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Book Review: Sir Francis Drake

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Sir Francis Drake (The British Library Historic Lives), by Peter Whitfield This book could have been so much better than it was.  Sir Francis Drake is nothing if not a contentious figure, not least given the way in which his … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shakespeare: The Biography

Posted on September 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

Shakespeare:  The Biography, by Peter Ackroyd William Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the history of the English language, and certainly the most compelling English playwright ever.  Now, the fundamental problem with William Shakespeare, native of Stratford-upon-Avon, is … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Saxons, Vikings, And Celts

Posted on September 21, 2019 by nathanalbright

Saxons, Vikings, and Celts:  The Genetic Roots Of Britain And Ireland, by Bryan Sykes, read by Dick Hill For the most part this is an enjoyable book.  The author is in charge of Oxford Ancestors, one of the many companies … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Sense Of The World

Posted on July 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

A Sense Of The World:  How A Blind Man Became History’s Greatest Traveler, by Jason Roberts It would be nice to live in a world where one could read about the exploits of a blind traveler who sought to circumnavigate … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Norman Conquest

Posted on July 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Norman Conquest:  The Battle Of Hastings And The Fall Of Anglo-Saxon England, by Marc Morris This book answers a question that is particularly worthwhile to ponder, and that is how a nation as powerful and wealthy as Anglo-Saxon England … Continue reading →

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Book Review: King John

Posted on July 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

King John:  Treachery And Tyranny In Medieval England:  The Road To Magna Carta, by Marc Morris King John is one of those rulers that it is easy to hate.  To be sure, there are people who really appreciate that tax-grabbing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Castles

Posted on July 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

Castles:  Their History And Evolution In Medieval Britain, by Marc Morris For a long time I have been deeply interested in castles and had the dream of having one of my own. This book does a good job at pointing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Old Ways

Posted on July 3, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Old Ways:  A Journey On Foot, by Robert Macfarlane This book was not quite as enjoyable as it could have been.  So long as I have my trusty cane at my side, I tend to enjoy a good hike.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Land Of Giants

Posted on July 3, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Land Of Giants:  A Journey Through The Dark Ages, by Max Adams This book is an attempt on the part of the author to walk through different trips in the British isles as a way of better understanding the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Marches

Posted on July 3, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Marches:  A Borderland Journey Between England And Scotland, by Rory Stewart As a human being I have often found myself dwelling in middle lands, border regions, contested territories on the periphery fought over by multiple parties, with complex views … Continue reading →

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