Historian Tracy Borman talks to Philippa (British History channel) about female rule and power throughout English, and subsequently British, history. Could a woman wield power? Why was female rule such an abominable idea? How did attitudes change and why?  We cover all this and more in this 40-minute interview.  Watch the interview on YouTube   **COMPETITION** If you would like to win a signed copy of Tracy’s book, ‘The Private Lives of the Tudors’ you need like the video, subscribe to the YouTube channel and answer the following question in the comments below the video.  "Much to Tracy’s chagrin, who beat Elizabeth I to be considered our greatest monarch, in a recent discussion she was involved in?" (you will find the answer in this video).  Entries close on 28th February 2022 - you can still comment but please be aware that your answer will not count as an entry.  The winner will be drawn on Wednesday 2nd March and announced on the live stream ‘Thursday Tea Time History Chat Live’, on the British History Youtube channel on 3rd March 2022.  Purchase Tracy's 'Crown and Sceptre' Book -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/britishhistory (please be aware, I do receive a small commission on all sales through this page). . #TracyBorman #BritishRoyalty #History.  Welcome to this #history channel with weekly live shows plus monthly historian interviews/history documentaries.   Please join the British History Club https://www.Patreon.com/BritishHistory and enjoy early access to content, plus exclusive blogs, virtual tours, behind the scenes, live events and other perks such as free gifts. . You can support for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing.  ☕️ Keep me in caffeine and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa. Or you can support for free by subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing.   To purchase any book recommended in this video please visit my Amazon Page - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/britishhistory (please be aware, I do receive a small commission on all sales through this page).  Receive my free weekly history newsletter by signing up at http://eepurl.com/dvGx2H - you will also receive tour news straight to your inbox before its released to the general public.   Visit https://www.BritishHistoryTours.com for full details of history tours and events.  You can also listen to these videos on the podcast on most major platforms - Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-british-history/id1494710932?uo=4- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05letfxXfbKQHeTeQwY3UV- Listen on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjgxYmFmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️  About Philippa  Philippa is a Historian and History Event Organiser  Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History.  Philippa entertains thousands each week with her videos and stories from across the UK and British History. This ability to engage an audience, as well as being an expert in travelling the historical sites of the UK, makes her your perfect guide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/british-history/message