[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I have really enjoyed reading about this house and it’s history. A delightful insight into both the problems incurred by the upkeep, and the heartbreak which the families found themselves involved in. Very well written.
NetGalley, Vicky Jones
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I have really enjoyed reading about this house and it’s history. A delightful insight into both the problems incurred by the upkeep, and the heartbreak which the families found themselves involved in. Very well written.
NetGalley, Vicky Jones
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What an absolute joy it was to read this book about an amazing figure of early feminism, written by a man!
Finally, not only female authors find it important to learn and tell the world more about influential women in history. Here comes a man, Sydney Thorne, introducing rarely-discussed Mary Ward to us, and paying her due respect. This is an informative read, and since the tone of voice is not too formal, very entertaining and easy-going too.
You'll be shocked to learn how many things have not changed a bit in women's life, rights or status since the 17th century, and how much Mary Ward did to empower other women, facilitate girls' education and take a step towards gender equality.
NetGalley, Anita Salát
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What an absolute joy it was to read this book about an amazing figure of early feminism, written by a man!
Finally, not only female authors find it important to learn and tell the world more about influential women in history. Here comes a man, Sydney Thorne, introducing rarely-discussed Mary Ward to us, and paying her due respect. This is an informative read, and since the tone of voice is not too formal, very entertaining and easy-going too.
You'll be shocked to learn how many things have not changed a bit in women's life, rights or status since the 17th century, and how much Mary Ward did to empower other women, facilitate girls' education and take a step towards gender equality.
NetGalley, Anita Salát
Grainger’s narrative is engaging and rattles along; his description of the Battle of Dunbar is particularly good. His analysis of the fractured Scottish political scene is also insightful, though he rarely lingers on any similar problems in England with just a few forays into why some in England would not fight the Scots who had backed them in the English Civil War. Grainger’s text is well-supported by maps and monochrome photographs of interesting artefacts and place, and portraits of the main players.
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Beating Tsundoku
Grainger’s narrative is engaging and rattles along; his description of the Battle of Dunbar is particularly good. His analysis of the fractured Scottish political scene is also insightful, though he rarely lingers on any similar problems in England with just a few forays into why some in England would not fight the Scots who had backed them in the English Civil War. Grainger’s text is well-supported by maps and monochrome photographs of interesting artefacts and place, and portraits of the main players.
Read the full review [link=https://hamsterwrangler.com/beating-tsundoku/for-hearth-and-home/?fbclid=IwAR0KuK1KUEztt6YZUHkJNFBpOf62JfYLLFMojOFwDxN23Cy8-ShcxD1r2ZA]here[/link]
Beating Tsundoku
The Civil War in Wales by Terry John is a well-structured comprehensive history of the Civil War as it affected Wales. Note my slight adjustment at the end of that sentence. The book doesn’t just cover what happened in Wales, it also covers Chester and the movement of Welsh armies in England. The book gave me fresh insights into the war. There were very few people, other than the upper classes, who probably cared enough to want to fight on either side. The majority of foot soldiers were effectively pressed into fighting as counties were told to provide a fixed number of men. They didn’t want to fight; were scared; and were happy to run away if the chance arose. (I would definitely have been in that cohort.) Quite often, they would turn up for a campaign using whatever they had as a weapon, e.g. pitchforks, cudgels and scythes. It’s fair to say the majority of the Welsh were not in favour of the war. Sir Thomas Dabridgecourt wrote to Prince Rupert, “[…] if your Highness shall.. Read more
NetGalley, Colin Edwards
The Civil War in Wales by Terry John is a well-structured comprehensive history of the Civil War as it affected Wales. Note my slight adjustment at the end of that sentence. The book doesn’t just cover what happened in Wales, it also covers Chester and the movement of Welsh armies in England. The book gave me fresh insights into the war. There were very few people, other than the upper classes, who probably cared enough to want to fight on either side. The majority of foot soldiers were effectively pressed into fighting as counties were told to provide a fixed number of men. They didn’t want to fight; were scared; and were happy to run away if the chance arose. (I would definitely have been in that cohort.) Quite often, they would turn up for a campaign using whatever they had as a weapon, e.g. pitchforks, cudgels and scythes. It’s fair to say the majority of the Welsh were not in favour of the war. Sir Thomas Dabridgecourt wrote to Prince Rupert, “[…] if your Highness shall.. Read more
NetGalley, Colin Edwards
"This book offers excellent insight into the period, siege craft, and the man. Enjoyed it"
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/368566/BOOK-REVIEW-Marshal-Vauban-And-the-Defense-of-Louis-XIV-s-France]here[/link]
The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
"This book offers excellent insight into the period, siege craft, and the man. Enjoyed it"
Read the full review [link=https://www.hmgs.org/blogpost/1779451/368566/BOOK-REVIEW-Marshal-Vauban-And-the-Defense-of-Louis-XIV-s-France]here[/link]
The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
