I have been a soldier and now I am a paramedic for the NHS and I loved this book, there is a surgical museum in a hospital in London and this book reminded me greatly of that, I loved it recommend it to anyone be they ex military or not if you have any interest in history and medicine you will enjoy.
NetGalley, Paul Sparks

The research is impeccable. John Paul Davis and I apparently agree on many aspects of the period, which is encouraging! If you have an interest in 13th century history, this is definitely a book for your library. John Paul Davis fills in many of the gaps between the First and Second Barons’ Wars, an often overlooked period of history. Written in an engaging, accessible manner, King John, Henry III and England’s Lost Civil War, is a thoroughly entertaining study of the politics, history and personalities involved in the first third of the century, from the devastating reign of King John, through the minority of Henry III and into the early years of Henry’s personal rule. I can heartily recommend it! Read the full review [link=https://historytheinterestingbits.com/2021/12/01/book-corner-king-john-henry-iii-and-englands-lost-civil-war-by-john-paul-davis/]here[/link]
History... The Interesting Bits

I enjoyed The Crusades in 100 Objects by James Waterson a lot. It has some pretty surprising objects, including new ones… and by new I mean 21st century objects which are related to the crusades nonetheless. That was a lovely surprise and I think it added an extra layer to the book. The objects are well presented with good quality and clear pictures, and many of them (if not all) have more than one picture too, which is great. 5 stars Read the full review [link=https://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/the-crusades-in-100-objects-by-james-waterson/]here[/link]
Coffee and Books

What a beautiful book! The book has a great flow from one topic to the next. The artwork and photography are breathtaking. I love the attention to detail with everything pertaining to gardens instead of just the plants. Discussing the different tools used was very interesting. Would love to have this showcased on my coffee table.
NetGalley, Heather Schreiber

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