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This book goes almost “frame by frame“ over the Bayeux Tapestry to interpret both what is happening exactly and why it's being shown, as well as providing context and detail about the making of it -- I found it fascinating.
pickThis book goes almost “frame by frame“ over the Bayeux Tapestry to interpret both what is happening exactly and why it's being shown, as well as providing context and detail about the making of it -- I found it fascinating.
pickVery good. Fictionalised biography of Henry VIII. Well written and full of detail.
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Random book from our personal library.
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pickLoving Jonathan Bailey and stalking him on google, I knew he played Shakespeare's Richard II earlier this year. I also adore Gaunt's and Kathryn Swynford's love story.
I learned so much from this book, such as Gaunt and his son, the future Henry IV, supported Richard. His arrogance and entitlement ruined his chances of a successful reign. Henry had even gone into exile peacefully until his inheritance was stolen.
I really want to read the play.
so-soThe narration was excellent, but the way it was written was confusing for me as someone new to the study of 17th century England. I didn‘t understand why some aspects were heavily covered and some were barely touched on.
3/5 Read for a brief history of the British Civil War, a long history of the religious turmoil that led to it, & a smattering of history of thought, including an in depth but limited in scope discussion of The Blazing World
pickA highly-readable, well -researched book about Catholics in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. It carries lessons we still need today about religious tolerance and the dangers of state involvement in matters of conscience. #letterG #LitsyAtoZ & #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks @Texreader
Continuing my exploration of the Tudor period with this #doublespin choice. I bought it after hearing the author on a history panel discussing Henry VIII and enjoyed the last book I read by her (tagged in comments.) @TheAromaofBooks
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