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Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

Season 1 Episode 3: Libraries Gave Us Power

The British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection concludes with a chapter on the final flourishing of illumination in the lavish courts of the Tudor dynasty.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ruling by the Book

1. Ruling by the Book

Aired: Jan 9, 2012

Dr. Janina Ramirez delves into the ancient past, exploring the lives and lega...

Episode 2 What a King Should Know

2. What a King Should Know

Aired: Jan 16, 2012

Janina delves into the significance of medieval manuscripts, revealing how th...

Episode 3 Libraries Gave Us Power

3. Libraries Gave Us Power

Aired: Jan 23, 2012

The British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection concludes with a chapter o...

Appearances

Jeremy Ashbee

Creators

Peter Sweasey

Peter SweaseyDirector

Info about Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History