I do believe this is the fastest I’ve ever written a book review. This book came out on 14 September, and I’m currently writing this on the 17th. I finished this book in one evening. Yes, I admit it’s just 68 pages, and it’s probably more an essay than a book, but it’s also a [read more]
Sibylla of Anjou was born circa 1112 to Fulk V of Anjou and Ermengarde of Maine. Not much is known of her early years, but she married at the age of 11 to William Clito, who was the son of Robert Curthose, who in turn was the eldest son of William the Conqueror. This marriage [read more]
Much has already been written about Elizabeth I, and I think a book on those around her was long overdue. Susan Doran has taken up writing about those in her circle even from her earliest years. The book is divided into three parts, Kin, Courtiers and Councillors. I was most interested in Kin, as many [read more]
The city of The Hague has plenty of unknown gems, and you might just walk by these buildings without realising what purpose they served in the past. These buildings are located next to each other, and they are pretty close the Binnenhof. William I of the Netherlands gave Kneuterdijk Palace to his son, the future [read more]
The longest-reigning monarch in the world was Sobhuza II of Swaziland, who ruled for 82 years and 254 days. It sounds nearly impossible, but Sobhuza was only six months old at the time of his accession. The longest-reigning female monarch was the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled over the Duchy of Aquitaine in her [read more]
Much has already been said on Mary I, the first Queen regnant of England, starting with her unfortunate nickname ‘Bloody Mary’ which really needs to be retired. I recently received this book from Gracewing Publications. I really like that Mary’s motto is part of the title! The book naturally covers Mary’s life from her early [read more]
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