Tag Archives: England

Some Thoughts On The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold

Posted on December 16, 2022 by nathanalbright

Perhaps the most visually spectacular incident of the Northern Renaissance was the Field of the Cloth of God that demonstrated the sincere efforts of Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France between June 7 and 24, 1520 in … Continue reading →

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Long Live The King?

Posted on September 9, 2022 by nathanalbright

If one either feels rapturous or hostile feelings towards a person or institution, it seems easy to write about it, but my own feelings about monarchy, whether based on my own limited and unpleasant personal experience with the institution thus … Continue reading →

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Book Review: New World, Inc

Posted on June 30, 2021 by nathanalbright

New World Inc.: The Making Of America By England’s Merchant Adventurers, by John Butman & Simon Targett While this book focuses on the New World and America in its title, it should be noted that this book is really more … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tracing Your Ancestors’ Lives

Posted on June 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

Tracing Your Ancestors’ Lives: A Guide For Family Historians, by Barbara J. Starmans Authors tend to make assumptions about their audience, and sometimes that assumption doesn’t work out. It is hard to blame the author for this book, at least … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Voices From The World Of Jane Austen

Posted on April 13, 2021 by nathanalbright

Voices From The World Of Jane Austen, by Malcolm Day This is an interesting book that will obviously appeal to those who are fond of Jane Austen. To be sure, there are other ways that a book like this could … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Honourable Company

Posted on February 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Honourable Company: A History Of The English East India Company, by John Keay This book is an interesting case of an author seeking to be fair and just to a company that has received a great deal of blame. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Complete Confectioner

Posted on February 6, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Complete Confectioner, or, The Whole Art of Confecionary, Made Easy, by Frederick Nutt This book is a deeply interesting book, and its contents open up a view into the world of dining for English elites in the period of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The English Garden Tour

Posted on February 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

The English Garden Tour: A View Into The Past, by Mavis Batey & David Lambert This is exactly what you want a book about gardens to be, if you are fond of visiting them and reading about them and putting … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Cavern: Rise Of The Beatles And Merseybeat

Posted on January 28, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Cavern: Rise Of The Beatles And Merseybeat, by Spencer Leigh This book has a striking and unusual format that deserves some commentary before one discusses the book itself. This book is not told in a narrative form, for the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Empire: The British Imperial Experience From 1765 To The Present

Posted on January 23, 2021 by nathanalbright

Empire: The British Imperial Experience From 1765 To The Present, by Dennis Judd Although I have to say that this book was more than a little bit disappointing because of some of its contents, there are at least a few … Continue reading →

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