I think Theotokis does an excellent job of showing the military strategies that made Bohemond such a dynamic leader. I found this account extremely fascinating and eye-opening on what one leader could do in a few decades.
NetGalley, Heidi Malagisi
I think Theotokis does an excellent job of showing the military strategies that made Bohemond such a dynamic leader. I found this account extremely fascinating and eye-opening on what one leader could do in a few decades.
NetGalley, Heidi Malagisi
I found this book to be highly educational. It covers covers pretty much everything you might ever want to know about how castles were built. The book included quite a few photographs and diagrams which I enjoyed, as well as a helpful glossary at the end.
NetGalley, Heather Russell
I found this book to be highly educational. It covers covers pretty much everything you might ever want to know about how castles were built. The book included quite a few photographs and diagrams which I enjoyed, as well as a helpful glossary at the end.
NetGalley, Heather Russell
The Despenser family is on the pages of any history book about medieval England. I've known their names for ages, but never read a book specifically about them. I'm glad that I read this one because it goes through the whole Despenser line to see their impact on history. Some of these books tend to focus a lot on other players -- such as the royals -- but I felt this had a great balance between giving history to ground readers in what was going on while maintaining the focus on the Despensers. Overall, a great history book that I'd definitely want for my shelves.
NetGalley, Caidyn Young
The Despenser family is on the pages of any history book about medieval England. I've known their names for ages, but never read a book specifically about them. I'm glad that I read this one because it goes through the whole Despenser line to see their impact on history. Some of these books tend to focus a lot on other players -- such as the royals -- but I felt this had a great balance between giving history to ground readers in what was going on while maintaining the focus on the Despensers. Overall, a great history book that I'd definitely want for my shelves.
NetGalley, Caidyn Young
I really enjoyed this book I have often wanted to know more about the black prince and I found this very well written.
NetGalley, Shelly Myers
I really enjoyed this book I have often wanted to know more about the black prince and I found this very well written.
NetGalley, Shelly Myers
This brilliant book emphasises the incredible splendour of Norman castle buildings, many of which still stand as monuments to the genius and skills of the men and women who lived through this era of our history. I expect modern architects would do it differently were they to build a castle today, but the fact remains that these buildings are incredible, and Malcolm Hislop's wonderful book celebrates everything associated with them. A joy to read.
Books Monthly
This brilliant book emphasises the incredible splendour of Norman castle buildings, many of which still stand as monuments to the genius and skills of the men and women who lived through this era of our history. I expect modern architects would do it differently were they to build a castle today, but the fact remains that these buildings are incredible, and Malcolm Hislop's wonderful book celebrates everything associated with them. A joy to read.
Books Monthly
