[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This book provides an interesting and well informed account of Robert Dudley, a character I previously knew very little about. I liked how well supported the 'facts' of this book were, as so much of the history of this time can be supposition. However, I really felt the author knew what he was talking about here and clearly he has a great passion for his topic - thank you Robert, I learned a lot.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This book provides an interesting and well informed account of Robert Dudley, a character I previously knew very little about. I liked how well supported the 'facts' of this book were, as so much of the history of this time can be supposition. However, I really felt the author knew what he was talking about here and clearly he has a great passion for his topic - thank you Robert, I learned a lot.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
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
[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
A really interesting and well researched book . There are a lot of places mentioned that I have visited previously so that made it more relatable to me too.
NetGalley, Ann Jones
A really interesting and well researched book . There are a lot of places mentioned that I have visited previously so that made it more relatable to me too.
NetGalley, Ann Jones
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Battles of the Jacobite Rebellions by Dr. Jonathan Oats is a great compilation and overview of the 9 battles that made up the Jacobite Campains.
The author clearly did his research, as the text is packed full of information, credible and plentiful resources and references, and gives the reader everything you need to know about the battles themselves... A great read for a Scottish history fanatic such as myself. Anyone that is interested in Scottish/English history or battle/warfare would love this book.
NetGalley, Rachel Fox
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Battles of the Jacobite Rebellions by Dr. Jonathan Oats is a great compilation and overview of the 9 battles that made up the Jacobite Campains.
The author clearly did his research, as the text is packed full of information, credible and plentiful resources and references, and gives the reader everything you need to know about the battles themselves... A great read for a Scottish history fanatic such as myself. Anyone that is interested in Scottish/English history or battle/warfare would love this book.
NetGalley, Rachel Fox
