The book is a very agile and pleasant biography that describes the life of a great sailor, perhaps finding himself in the right places but at the wrong time, but who did not progress very psychologically and strategically in understanding the military situations in which he found himself. It should be acknowledged that he remained himself to the end and that it deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2020/07/churchills-admirals-in-two-world-wars.html?m=0]here[/link]
On The Old Barbed Wire
The book is a very agile and pleasant biography that describes the life of a great sailor, perhaps finding himself in the right places but at the wrong time, but who did not progress very psychologically and strategically in understanding the military situations in which he found himself. It should be acknowledged that he remained himself to the end and that it deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2020/07/churchills-admirals-in-two-world-wars.html?m=0]here[/link]
On The Old Barbed Wire
This is fascinating. A study of four women with different lives but some things in common, including the repressive treatment of women by society. Obviously well researched, this book bridged the gap between academia and a simply entertaining read. The four case studies are distinct but taken together give a social history of the time.
NetGalley, Louise Gray
This is fascinating. A study of four women with different lives but some things in common, including the repressive treatment of women by society. Obviously well researched, this book bridged the gap between academia and a simply entertaining read. The four case studies are distinct but taken together give a social history of the time.
NetGalley, Louise Gray
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I eagerly look forward to any new Pen and Sword publications as I know how beneficial they have been to my family history research.
I have found Emma Jolly particularly informative in her past works and this is no exception. Even as someone who has been compiling their family tree for a while now I seem to find something of use in every new publication.
A definite recommendation to anyone wanting to improve their knowledge using the essential tool of censuses.
NetGalley, Alison Bevington
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I eagerly look forward to any new Pen and Sword publications as I know how beneficial they have been to my family history research.
I have found Emma Jolly particularly informative in her past works and this is no exception. Even as someone who has been compiling their family tree for a while now I seem to find something of use in every new publication.
A definite recommendation to anyone wanting to improve their knowledge using the essential tool of censuses.
NetGalley, Alison Bevington
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Having seen glimpses of the film "Zulu" (one of my dad's favourites), when this book popped up on NetGalley I started to wonder how much I really knew. Not very much at all, it turns out! "Zulu Kings and Their Armies" is a clear and well-written history. Yes, it could have been longer, but probably not without making it far too academic and possibly a bit dull. The photos are a bonus, and the "Battle Focus" sections are particularly worth paying extra attention to. I'm very glad that I've read this book, as it has totally changed my perspective on that time and place.
NetGalley, Dawn Lewis
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Having seen glimpses of the film "Zulu" (one of my dad's favourites), when this book popped up on NetGalley I started to wonder how much I really knew. Not very much at all, it turns out! "Zulu Kings and Their Armies" is a clear and well-written history. Yes, it could have been longer, but probably not without making it far too academic and possibly a bit dull. The photos are a bonus, and the "Battle Focus" sections are particularly worth paying extra attention to. I'm very glad that I've read this book, as it has totally changed my perspective on that time and place.
NetGalley, Dawn Lewis
Such an interesting book. I have read about children in care before in novels.
Good information. Makes you quite sad learning of these children.
Good, informative read.
NetGalley, Alisha Woods
Such an interesting book. I have read about children in care before in novels.
Good information. Makes you quite sad learning of these children.
Good, informative read.
NetGalley, Alisha Woods
