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British History/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am knowledgeable about English history from about 1400 to 1688, and then from the reign of Victoria (after 1837). I have a particular interest in the monarchy and dynastic relations of Europe from 1800 onwards. I cannot answer questions regarding the latter Stuarts, the early Hanovers, and the politics of the 18th century.
Experience in the area
Undergraduate degree in British history.
Lifelong interest, and over 25 years of personal study.
Oxford University: History of the British Monarchy
Education/Credentials
BA/History
MS/Library and Information Science
Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).
Awards and Honors
Graduated with distinction from the Program for European Studies (UMass Boston).
What do you like about this subject?
Monarchies make the political life of a nation more vibrant for me. I am always fascinated by the influence the one institution has upon the other.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Its evolutionary nature means that there will always be more to learn.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
People will often say that a particular monarch can trace his or her ancestry back to William the Conqueror. But so can most of the people of Western Europe.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
What WAS in that warming pan brought to the Queen's bed in 1688?
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Recent Answers from Joseph Logue
2012-02-03 queen elizabeth the first:
Hello Jacy, 1. That's a tricky question, but be careful: Elizabeth's father was Henry VIII, not Henry VI. Additionally, Elizabeth was less than 3 years old when her mother was executed, so it would
2012-01-03 Odd paper found:
Hello Cynthia, What I would do is take it to an antiquarian book dealer. I don't know where you are in Florida, but they are usually listed under "Books" in the Yellow Pages. There will probably be
2011-01-04 British Tudor Etiquette:
Hello Trista, I am sorry for the delay, but I admit to being stumped by this one. I spent the past two days researching for this title - not only had I never heard of it, but nor had any of my colleagues
2010-01-26 renaissance:
This is a very broad answer Katie, but essentially there were two: the Church and the Monarchy. Beyond that, there was little government as we understand it today, and little time for anything else.
2010-01-09 19th Century Clothing Question:
Hello Giles, Normally, I would say that this is outside of my expertise but this is something that has intrigued me. I suggest you first take it to an art dealer -- they may be able to give you an
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