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* Morris, Sarah and Brewell, Phillipa. ''[https://thetudortravelshow.podbean.com/ The Tudor History and Travel Show]'' ([https://thetudortravelshow.podbean.com/ podcast] and [https://thetudortravelguide.com/recent-posts-2/ blog]).
* Morris, Sarah and Brewell, Phillipa. ''[https://thetudortravelshow.podbean.com/ The Tudor History and Travel Show]'' ([https://thetudortravelshow.podbean.com/ podcast] and [https://thetudortravelguide.com/recent-posts-2/ blog]).


== Maps ==
== Historical Maps ==
[[File:John Speed - Map of Nottingham 1610.gif|thumb|John Speed - Map of Nottingham 1610]]
[[File:John Speed - Map of Nottingham 1610.gif|thumb|John Speed - Map of Nottingham 1610]]
The ''Magonomia'' core rulebook has a map that's designed as an orientation, but isn't very detailed. If you're interested in historical detail and accuracy, you'll almost certainly need supplemental maps from the internet.
The ''Magonomia'' core rulebook has a map that's designed as an orientation, but isn't very detailed. If you're interested in historical detail and accuracy, you'll almost certainly need supplemental maps from the internet.


== Historical Map Compilations ==
=== Map Compilations ===


* [https://www.oldmapsonline.org/ Old Maps Online] is a worldwide collection of digitized historical maps, designed to be viewed online
* [https://www.oldmapsonline.org/ Old Maps Online] is a worldwide collection of digitized historical maps, designed to be viewed online
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** The [https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/colbeck/england_wars_of_the_roses.jpg England in the Wars of the Roses] map is especially useful if you ignore the battle sites and just look at the major towns, cities, and rivers.
** The [https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/colbeck/england_wars_of_the_roses.jpg England in the Wars of the Roses] map is especially useful if you ignore the battle sites and just look at the major towns, cities, and rivers.


== Historical Maps of London ==
=== Maps of London ===


* [https://mapoflondon.uvic.ca/agas.htm The Agas map] online, a digital version of surveyor Ralph Agas' map from 1561
* [https://mapoflondon.uvic.ca/agas.htm The Agas map] online, a digital version of surveyor Ralph Agas' map from 1561

Revision as of 10:44, 27 March 2022

The following nonfiction books, websites, and documentaries are recommended by members of the Magonomia fan community. Please feel free to edit this page to add.

Resources are organized according to topic, without regard to media type (book, film, podcast, etc.)

Everyday Life

Politics, Nobility, and the Court

Places of Interest

Historical Maps

John Speed - Map of Nottingham 1610

The Magonomia core rulebook has a map that's designed as an orientation, but isn't very detailed. If you're interested in historical detail and accuracy, you'll almost certainly need supplemental maps from the internet.

Map Compilations

  • Old Maps Online is a worldwide collection of digitized historical maps, designed to be viewed online
  • UK Historical Maps from the Perry-Castanada Library , University of Texas (public domain)

Maps of London

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