[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars June Woolerton's book reminds us of British Royal Jubilees past. There actually haven't been as many as you might think. Half of them have, in fact, occurred under the present Queen (in 1977, 2002, 2012 and now 2022). The first was George III's Golden Jubilee in 1810. Although not the first king to reach the fifty year mark, he was the first to celebrate it properly, despite his poor heath. He died in January 1820, around nine months before his reign reached the sixty year milestone. Although the term 'jubilee'' was originally only intended to apply to 50th anniversaries, George's granddaughter, Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1887 and 1897. Her own grandson, George V celebrated his Silver Jubilee in 1935. He died a few months later. June Woolerton's book fills in the gaps on these occasional traditional Royal celebrations.
NetGalley, Chris Hallam

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I have often struggled to find nonfiction books about pirates that fall in that sweet spot between academic and entertaining. Either the research seems suspect on a very readable book, or the content is so dry I can barely focus on what I'm reading. This book about a relatively unknown pirate Ned Low hits the mark of being fascinating and accurate at the same time. The author gives an excellent explanation of maritime life, not just aboard pirate ships, and reveals the fascinating life of a man I had never heard anything about. The information is readable while not being boring and the author was skillful at weaving in other parts of history from that time period without seeming like he was going down rabbit trails. Following the exploits of Ned Low and sprinkled with titillating stories of other facets of the naval world, I found myself reading this book incredibly quickly as if it were a novel I needed to find out the end of. I was highly impressed by.. Read more
NetGalley, Heather Richards

Other books have been written on this battle, but Tracy attempts to place it within the context of world events and politics. He explores its roots and then gradually takes readers through what led up to and transpired during and after the confrontation in eight chapters. Read the full review [link=http://www.cindyvallar.com/adultpiratebks2.html#Quiberon]here[/link]
Pirate and Privateers

This is a compelling story of an outstanding military leader. The Frenchman who became an unlikely Austrian hero. Read the full review [link=http://balkandave.blogspot.com/2022/05/prince-eugene-of-savoy.html]here[/link]
Balkan Wargamer

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant book, very interesting reading and opens eyes to the past. If wasn't for these people our lives wouldn't be as they are now They shown anything is possible.
NetGalley, Karen Bull