"This is a hugely absorbing book, scholarly, wittily and elegantly written. I learnt a lot."
Country Life Magazine - May 28, 2025
"This is a hugely absorbing book, scholarly, wittily and elegantly written. I learnt a lot."
Country Life Magazine - May 28, 2025
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
A well-researched in-depth analysis of the various facets related to Anne Boleyn’s life. This narrative addresses the royal biases around Anne and the way media has rewritten pivotal facts. This is a deep dive into the truest accounts to this date that we know of related to Anne. A narrative that demystifies centuries of rumors and a King’s attempt to write Anne out of history. Genuinely interesting read for those interested in the Tudors.
Each essay focuses on a central aspect related to Annes life or the way Anne’s life has been portrayed through various medias. Considerations are made for missing information, cultural context, and the current artifacts that remain from Anne’s reign as Queen. This is a great example of a non-fiction narrative that pulls the passion from their fingertips in riveting essays.
NetGalley, Mariah F.
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
A well-researched in-depth analysis of the various facets related to Anne Boleyn’s life. This narrative addresses the royal biases around Anne and the way media has rewritten pivotal facts. This is a deep dive into the truest accounts to this date that we know of related to Anne. A narrative that demystifies centuries of rumors and a King’s attempt to write Anne out of history. Genuinely interesting read for those interested in the Tudors.
Each essay focuses on a central aspect related to Annes life or the way Anne’s life has been portrayed through various medias. Considerations are made for missing information, cultural context, and the current artifacts that remain from Anne’s reign as Queen. This is a great example of a non-fiction narrative that pulls the passion from their fingertips in riveting essays.
NetGalley, Mariah F.
In Chris Goss' latest and highly researched book, he reveals the story of these raids and the crews who flew them. Accompanied by a great collection of photographs it has made for a fascinating read on a subject that has rarely been covered before.
A highly recommended read that I shall definitely be adding to my collection.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/luftwaffe-intruder-operations-over-uk.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
In Chris Goss' latest and highly researched book, he reveals the story of these raids and the crews who flew them. Accompanied by a great collection of photographs it has made for a fascinating read on a subject that has rarely been covered before.
A highly recommended read that I shall definitely be adding to my collection.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/luftwaffe-intruder-operations-over-uk.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
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Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, May 2025
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Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, May 2025
“These images have been seen frequently in books about the battle. After seeing them so often, the author became curious about the story behind the photographs. His investigation led to this book, which effectively explains the action where they were recorded. The book itself is well-researched and equally-well illustrated.”
WWII History Magazine
“These images have been seen frequently in books about the battle. After seeing them so often, the author became curious about the story behind the photographs. His investigation led to this book, which effectively explains the action where they were recorded. The book itself is well-researched and equally-well illustrated.”
WWII History Magazine
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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...
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Nottingham in the Great War
The years 1914-1918 cost many lives in the trenches of France and Belgium. Those trenches and the battles that were fought from them are well documented. But back home in towns and cities up and down the United Kingdom death and desperation were also apparent. Those left behind to carry on suffered from harsh winters, lack of food and fuel and flu… Read more...
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Cardiff and the Valleys in the Great War
Looks at the Cardiff Pals and other local regiments who fought in the Great War and how the experience of war impacted on the area, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Cardiff were committed to as the war stretched out… Read more...
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the Great War
With the large number of troops stationed in and around the area and its position as a major industrial city, which focused on armaments production, shipbuilding and heavy engineering, the realities of the war were always prominently felt in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The city played a key role in the nation's war effort, as it was a key port and the nation's… Read more...
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Chelmsford in the Great War
By the end of the Great War in 1918, 1,791 Chelmsford men were serving in the army or navy. Three hundred and ninety two of them did not return. Chelmsford in the Great War is the touching story of the people these men left behind: the munitions workers, special constables, VADs, shopkeepers, magistrates, councillors, conscientious objectors, teachers… Read more...
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Castle Point in the Great War
A brief history on the various parishes that make up the Borough of Castle Point and what life was like prior to 1915. It includes stories of suspected aliens, conscientious objectors (The peculiar People), those who claimed exemption for business reasons and British overseas internees. Read more...
'It is all free fighting here. Even some of the windows do not open, so it is useless to cry for help. Dampness and misery, violence and wrong, have left their handwriting in perfectly legible characters on the walls.' - Manchester Guardian, 1870 Step into the Victorian underworld of Angel Meadow, the vilest and most dangerous slum of the Industrial… Read more...
When people think of a World Cup manager from Barnsley, Mick McCarthy instantly springs to mind for his exploits with Ireland. But did you know one man from the town took a country to the semi-finals long before McCarthy had even kicked a ball. Barnsley's Best pays tribute to the those who have flown the flag on the biggest stage and, not content with… Read more...