[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What an absolute joy it was to read this book about an amazing figure of early feminism, written by a man!
Finally, not only female authors find it important to learn and tell the world more about influential women in history. Here comes a man, Sydney Thorne, introducing rarely-discussed Mary Ward to us, and paying her due respect. This is an informative read, and since the tone of voice is not too formal, very entertaining and easy-going too.
You'll be shocked to learn how many things have not changed a bit in women's life, rights or status since the 17th century, and how much Mary Ward did to empower other women, facilitate girls' education and take a step towards gender equality.
NetGalley, Anita Salát
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What an absolute joy it was to read this book about an amazing figure of early feminism, written by a man!
Finally, not only female authors find it important to learn and tell the world more about influential women in history. Here comes a man, Sydney Thorne, introducing rarely-discussed Mary Ward to us, and paying her due respect. This is an informative read, and since the tone of voice is not too formal, very entertaining and easy-going too.
You'll be shocked to learn how many things have not changed a bit in women's life, rights or status since the 17th century, and how much Mary Ward did to empower other women, facilitate girls' education and take a step towards gender equality.
NetGalley, Anita Salát
Featured in
Mortimer Matters, the magazine of the Mortimer History Society, July 2021
Featured in
Mortimer Matters, the magazine of the Mortimer History Society, July 2021
It was an enjoyable read overall, which fans of history and general readers alike will enjoy and it does much to bring Marie de Guise’s fascinating history to life, giving her the recognition as a ruler she deserves.
NetGalley, Uppity Blond
It was an enjoyable read overall, which fans of history and general readers alike will enjoy and it does much to bring Marie de Guise’s fascinating history to life, giving her the recognition as a ruler she deserves.
NetGalley, Uppity Blond
This is such a fantastic book because it offers a glimpse of royal, personal and ecclesiastical seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and the United Kingdom. The best part of this book are the stunning, high-quality photographs so you don't have to imagine what these seals looked like. The book was published in association with the National Archives, so you can admire these beauties at home, just by looking at them! I loved it.
Read the full review [link=https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3837550684?type=review#rating_342895357]here[/link]
GoodReads, Constant Reader
This is such a fantastic book because it offers a glimpse of royal, personal and ecclesiastical seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and the United Kingdom. The best part of this book are the stunning, high-quality photographs so you don't have to imagine what these seals looked like. The book was published in association with the National Archives, so you can admire these beauties at home, just by looking at them! I loved it.
Read the full review [link=https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3837550684?type=review#rating_342895357]here[/link]
GoodReads, Constant Reader
