The daughters of Eleanor and Henry have gotten way too little attention (aside from Joan, anyway) so it was about time they got their own book.
NetGalley, Maja Hansen
The daughters of Eleanor and Henry have gotten way too little attention (aside from Joan, anyway) so it was about time they got their own book.
NetGalley, Maja Hansen
Catherine is so enthusiastic through out the book and it's so lovely to read... If you want a biography on Sophia, I highly recommend this one.
Watch the full video review [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxefkfPl_U]here[/link]
Lil's Vintage World
Catherine is so enthusiastic through out the book and it's so lovely to read... If you want a biography on Sophia, I highly recommend this one.
Watch the full video review [link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxefkfPl_U]here[/link]
Lil's Vintage World
The best aspects of the book are Priestley’s liberal use of primary source documents, such as newspaper accounts or court documents, and the number of specific examples cited, both of which lend a sense of authority and immediacy to the discussion. I also greatly appreciated the nearly-20 pages of illustrations and photographs at the end, which included drawings or photos of actual gibbets, preserved sites, letters, flyers, and other associated artifacts... it remains an informative work of introduction to the topic, and for those looking to learn more, Priestley offers up a bibliography of other works and online resources.
NetGalley, Bill Capossere
The best aspects of the book are Priestley’s liberal use of primary source documents, such as newspaper accounts or court documents, and the number of specific examples cited, both of which lend a sense of authority and immediacy to the discussion. I also greatly appreciated the nearly-20 pages of illustrations and photographs at the end, which included drawings or photos of actual gibbets, preserved sites, letters, flyers, and other associated artifacts... it remains an informative work of introduction to the topic, and for those looking to learn more, Priestley offers up a bibliography of other works and online resources.
NetGalley, Bill Capossere
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I'm a Tudor fanatic, but most of what I've read has been centered on the stories of the Tudor monarchs, and, if it concerned the Howards at all, it was in association with the more scandalous members of the family, like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, or Thomas Howard the Younger, the 3rd Duke. But Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk is very much the progenitor of the family, being the first to work to advance them from their relative humble origins through their noble connections. While it did seem unlikely in the political climate, given their initial service to the Yorkists, and Richard III was defeated by Henry VII, Thomas is repeatedly shown through the historical record as making himself a valuable asset as the Tudor dynasty rose, going from imprisonment to weaving his way into the King's good graces. I love how Claiden-Yardley demonstrates what a keen diplomat he was, showing what a triumph his life was, while also delving into the mixed legacy of.. Read more
NetGalley, Courtney Tonokawa
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I'm a Tudor fanatic, but most of what I've read has been centered on the stories of the Tudor monarchs, and, if it concerned the Howards at all, it was in association with the more scandalous members of the family, like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, or Thomas Howard the Younger, the 3rd Duke. But Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk is very much the progenitor of the family, being the first to work to advance them from their relative humble origins through their noble connections. While it did seem unlikely in the political climate, given their initial service to the Yorkists, and Richard III was defeated by Henry VII, Thomas is repeatedly shown through the historical record as making himself a valuable asset as the Tudor dynasty rose, going from imprisonment to weaving his way into the King's good graces. I love how Claiden-Yardley demonstrates what a keen diplomat he was, showing what a triumph his life was, while also delving into the mixed legacy of.. Read more
NetGalley, Courtney Tonokawa
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Roman Britain comes to life with gorgeous photos of items excavated around Hadrian’s Wall, from everyday artifacts to items belonging to the soldiers that manned the wall. Readers get a peek into the lives of ancient Britons and the Roman soldiers living in their midst. A must for lovers of history and archaeology.
NetGalley, Rosemary Smith
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Roman Britain comes to life with gorgeous photos of items excavated around Hadrian’s Wall, from everyday artifacts to items belonging to the soldiers that manned the wall. Readers get a peek into the lives of ancient Britons and the Roman soldiers living in their midst. A must for lovers of history and archaeology.
NetGalley, Rosemary Smith
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British Music Hall
'The music hall ...had no place for reticence; it was downright, it shouted, it made noise, it enjoyed itself and made the people enjoy themselves as well.' W.J. MACQUEEN POPE Music Hall lies at the root of all modern popular entertainment. With stars such as Marie Lloyd, Harry Lauder and Dan Leno, it reached its glorious, brassy height between 1890… Read more...
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Tracing Your Ancestors through Family Photographs
Jayne Shrimpton's complete guide to dating, analysing and understanding family photographs is essential reading and reference for anyone undertaking genealogical and local history research. Using over 150 old photographs as examples, she shows how such images can give a direct insight into the past and into the lives of the individuals who are portrayed… Read more...
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Tracing Your Welsh Ancestors
Few previous publications have focused on Welsh family history, and none have provided a comprehensive guide to the genealogical information available and where to find it. That is why the publication of Beryl Evans's new Welsh family history handbook is such a significant event in the field. Her detailed, accessible, authoritative guide will be essential… Read more...
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A Guide To War Publications of the First & Second World War
In WW2 information leaflets and posters proliferated. Soldiers were bombarded with Field Regulations, airmen with the latest updates about airborne early warning, bomb sights and radio navigation and sailors with material that helped them identify enemy aircraft and submarines and told them how to operate the new ship board weapons to destroy them.… Read more...
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Beneath the Big Top
Beneath the Big Top is a social history of the circus, from its ancient roots to the rise of the 'modern' tented travelling shows. A performer and founder of a circus group, Steve Ward draws on eye-witness accounts and contemporary interviews to explore the triumphs and disasters of the circus world. He reveals the stories beneath the big top during… Read more...
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The Victorian Guide to Sex
An exciting factual romp through sexual desire, practises and deviance in the Victorian era. The Victorian Guide to Sex will reveal advice and ideas on sexuality from the Victorian period. Drawing on both satirical and real life events from the period, it explores every facet of sexuality that the Victorians encountered. Reproducing original advertisements… Read more...
