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We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain | Daniel Sonabend

For everyone protesting tomorrow please be safe, please be smart, please keep your eyes peeled and aware of your surroundings. I know I'm not the only person hearing rumors of agitators and disruptors
...dont let them scare you into sitting out. Signs are done a we are ready

TheBookHippie They come to ours every time and show up at Pride 😵‍💫🤦🏻‍♀️ 1d

itsjustme40something My signs are always held by an emergency only someone put their hands on my daughter bat. They're easy to ignore, but I do like to be prepared 1d

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lil1inblue

We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain | Daniel Sonabend

I love this version of Woody Guthrie's "All You Fascists Bound to Lose." It's on repeat this week.

https://youtu.be/dWUa7aAIfLE?si=fVXtH4Oq2uiAAWSh

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

TheBookHippie Same!!! 5d

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lil1inblue @thebookhippie @amyg @Jari-chan @@deblovestoread @ruthiella Solidarity! ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 3d

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Jen2

Thomas Cromwell: A Revolutionary Life | Diarmaid MacCulloch

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I am weirdly fascinated by Thomas. This was a great listen.

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bibliothecarivs

Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV | Helen Castor

Recent acquisition:

📖 The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor

Graywacke I loved it 🙂 1mo

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Leftcoastzen

Craze: Gin and Debauchery in an Age of Reason | Jessica Warner

#DynamicDs #Drink I‘ve got a small section! 🥃🍷🍸🍹

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Graywacke

The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV | Helen Castor

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I liked this book enough that it‘s tough to review here. There is just too much I want to talk about. Shakespeare, Richard II, king at 10, riding out amongst the mob of the Peasants Revolt in 1381, his disinterest in his country, and quest for absolute power. Henry IV, who usurped the throne, was his cousin, the same age, and loyal until he felt threatened. Also - Richard was never insane. An awesome book on the Women‘s Prize longlist.

Lcsmcat This is on my TBR. Maybe I‘ll get to it after I finish

Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens

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Graywacke @Lcsmcat that sounds fun! I could use some insight on who those various weirdos… er, kings… were. 2mo

Lcsmcat @Graywacke It‘s hilarious. I keep making my husband listen to quotes but I can‘t exactly post them because the set-ups are so long. Highly recommended! 2mo

Graywacke @Lcsmcat great to know. It‘s gets good ratings on audible 2mo

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merelybookish

Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV | Helen Castor

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Blame it on an upcoming trip to London, but this royal history about Richard II & Henry IV from the Women's Prize Nonfiction Longlist piqued my interest. Also helped that I've read the Shakespeare plays about these kings. At 20+ hours, it was a commitment. My interest waned near the end. But I was immersed for the first 3/4. War, intrigue, rebellion. Nothing was stable for long. Castor is THOROUGH & has a soft spot for Henry IV & his father 👇

merelybookish John of Ghent. I saw one review that described it as a well researched history with soap opera style. That feels generous. It is dishy at times but you never forget this is serious history full of dates, names, and events. Glad I read it but happy to be done. Time to re-read some Shakespeare! 2mo

squirrelbrain Great review and I agree with you. I‘d never have picked it up if it wasn‘t for the WPNF and I liked it, but was glad when I finished it! 2mo

merelybookish @squirrelbrain Thanks! Yes, feels like 50 pages could have been cut and it would have still told the central story in detail! 2mo

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Graywacke @merelybookish held me till the end. I was so entertained that Henry‘s claim to bring good government hand strapped him to actual try to honor that. 2mo

merelybookish @Graywacke Yes Henry was quite put-upon to justify his legitimacy! And I was quite fascinated by his son, future Henry V! Glad you enjoyed! I did too but just found it long. 2mo

Graywacke @merelybookish i kept thinking - that‘s not my Henry V! Where‘s the booze? What‘s with all this responsibility stuff? 🙂 That arrow in the eye though - wow. 2mo

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bibliothecarivs

Great Tales from English History: The Truth About King Arthur, Lady Godiva, Richard the Lionheart, and More | Robert Lacey

Random book from our home library:

📖 Great Tales from English History, Vol. 1: The Truth About King Arthur, Lady Godiva, Richard the Lionheart, and More by Robert Lacey, illustrated by Fred van Deelen ★★★★★

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