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Interview: Helen Castor

Interview: Helen Castor

The tragic reigns of Richard II and Henry IV and the challenges of medieval history

Mathew Lyons
Jan 10, 2025
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Helen is a medieval and early-modern historian. She studied history at Cambridge, where she taught for a number of years before dedicating herself to writing full-time. Her previous books include Blo…

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