I've read the stories of the royals who were "bypassed," but only as an aside as the monarchs who took power in their places were the focus of the stories. I stumbled upon this book and thought it would provide a different perspective, and it certainly did succeed at that. They're no longer just names in a history book - they're actually the focus of one for a change. I definitely learned a lot and it was an enjoyable read as well.
NetGalley, Jesse Lewis
I've read the stories of the royals who were "bypassed," but only as an aside as the monarchs who took power in their places were the focus of the stories. I stumbled upon this book and thought it would provide a different perspective, and it certainly did succeed at that. They're no longer just names in a history book - they're actually the focus of one for a change. I definitely learned a lot and it was an enjoyable read as well.
NetGalley, Jesse Lewis
Very well written. Heavily researched. I enjoyed reading this narrative of a little known historical figure who seems well respected by many of her friends and family.
NetGalley, Donna Pingry
Very well written. Heavily researched. I enjoyed reading this narrative of a little known historical figure who seems well respected by many of her friends and family.
NetGalley, Donna Pingry
I found this to be an informative book which I'd recommend to any fan of the Tudors.
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
I found this to be an informative book which I'd recommend to any fan of the Tudors.
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
The story covers the relationship between the two Eleanors, and their relationship with Henry. The whole book is referenced throughout and provides fascinating detail in to the relationship of these two couples and how they went from very close to being on opposite sides of the war field. Both had successes and failures which ultimately led to Simon dying in battle and one of the Eleanors leaving England for voluntary exile. I haven't looked into this era much before now but it was a wonderful insight. The lives of these two couples was truly incredible. A wide variety of evidence including account books belonging to Eleanor de Monfort which survive today have been used to determine the costs of their livelihood, who they entertained and what was served to who. The costs are also converted into equivalent of today's money to give an idea how much these couples earned and spent and how extravagant they could be. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in the two Eleanors, the.. Read more
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
The story covers the relationship between the two Eleanors, and their relationship with Henry. The whole book is referenced throughout and provides fascinating detail in to the relationship of these two couples and how they went from very close to being on opposite sides of the war field. Both had successes and failures which ultimately led to Simon dying in battle and one of the Eleanors leaving England for voluntary exile. I haven't looked into this era much before now but it was a wonderful insight. The lives of these two couples was truly incredible. A wide variety of evidence including account books belonging to Eleanor de Monfort which survive today have been used to determine the costs of their livelihood, who they entertained and what was served to who. The costs are also converted into equivalent of today's money to give an idea how much these couples earned and spent and how extravagant they could be. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in the two Eleanors, the.. Read more
NetGalley, Amy McElroy
You feel yourself drawn into the lives of the fascinating women and living and laughing or fiercely seething beside them... a book to read for the heck of it, for fun, it’s a fascinating little book and I did enjoy it very much.
Read the full review [link=https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/forgotten-royal-women-by-erin-lawless-book-review/]here[/link]
The Medieval Library
You feel yourself drawn into the lives of the fascinating women and living and laughing or fiercely seething beside them... a book to read for the heck of it, for fun, it’s a fascinating little book and I did enjoy it very much.
Read the full review [link=https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/forgotten-royal-women-by-erin-lawless-book-review/]here[/link]
The Medieval Library
