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#Bookreview Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia: Brother and Sister of History’s Most Vilified Family by Samantha Morris (@SMorrisAuthor )(@penswordbooks) A balanced account of two fascinating historical figures

Posted on August 16, 2021 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you a review of a book that deals with two pretty controversial (and as the title says, ‘vilified’) historical figures of the Italian Renaissance. Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia: Brother and Sister of History’s Most Vilified Family by Samantha Morris Myths and rumour have shrouded the Borgia family for centuries – tales of

Posted in Book review, Book reviews Cesare Borgia, History, Italian Renaissance, Lucrezia Borgia, non-fiction, Pen & Sword, Popes, the Bogias

#TuesdayBookBlog Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation by Joseph Abraham A tough look at big historical figures, corporations, and more #RBRT #Non-fiction

Posted on June 8, 2021 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you a review for a non-fiction book. A pretty special one, another great offering from Rosie’s Book Review Team. Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation by Joseph Abraham “I’ve always believed society to be a fundamentally rational thing, but what if it wasn’t? What if it was built on

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog conquerors, crimes, democracy, empire, History, kings, non-fiction, obedience, psychopathy, tiranny, violence

#Bookreview Unmarried Women of the Country Estate: Four Stories from 17th-20th Century: Genteel Women Who Did Not Marry by Charlotte Furness (@penswordbooks) A different perspective into women’s history #women’s history

Posted on March 29, 2021 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you one of Pen & Sword’s non-fiction titles and a pretty special one. I hope you find it as interesting as I did. Unmarried Women of the Country Estate: Four Stories from 17th-20th Century: Genteel Women Who Did Not Marry by Charlotte Furness As the fight for women’s rights continues, and

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Non-fiction Anne Lister, Anne Robinson, Business, Charlotte Furness, country estates, Elizabeth Isham, History, non-fiction, Pen & Sword, Rosalie Chichester, single women, UK history, women's history

#Bookreview CHILDREN AT WAR 1914–1918: “IT’S MY WAR TOO!” by Vivien Newman (@worldwarwomen) (@penswordbooks) Stories that should be heard #history #non-fiction

Posted on February 22, 2021 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you another non-fiction book and one I’ve particularly enjoyed (although perhaps ‘enjoy’ isn’t the best word): Children at War 1914–1918: “It’s my war too!” by Vivien Newman For most British readers, the phrase ‘children during the war’ conjures up images of the evacuees of the Second World War. Somehow, surprisingly, the

Posted in Book review, Book reviews children's history, First World War, History, militaria, non-fiction, Pen & Sword, war history, WW1

#Bookreview CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH, ADVENTURER: PIRACY, POCAHONTAS AND JAMESTOWN by R E Pritchard (@penswordbooks) A no-frills account of a fascinating man and his historical period

Posted on January 18, 2021 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I hope you’re keeping well in these difficult times. I bring you a non-fiction book full of adventures, in case you are looking for something a bit different. Captain John Smith, Adventurer: Piracy, Pocahontas and Jamestown by R E Pritchard Captain John Smith is best remembered for his association with Pocahontas, but this

Posted in Book review, Book reviews History, Jamestown, John Smith, New England, non-fiction, Pocahontas, USA

#Bookreview LIFE IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE: FACT AND FICTION by Danièle Cybulskie (@penswordbooks) A well-informed resource and a great read #history

Posted on November 2, 2020 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you a non-fiction book about a topic we all have read and watched films and series about. Life in Medieval Europe: Fact and Fiction by Danièle Cybulskie Have you ever found yourself watching a show or reading a novel and wondering what life was really like in the Middle Ages? What

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Non-fiction Europe, fact and fiction, History, Middle Ages, myths, non-fiction

#Bookreview Battle of Britain Broadcaster: Charles Gardner, Radio Pioneer and WWII Pilot by Robert Gardner (@penswordbooks) For radio, aircraft and WWII enthusiasts

Posted on October 5, 2020 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you a book that appealed to me for a variety of reasons. I hope you find it interesting as well. Battle of Britain Broadcaster: Charles Gardner, Radio Pioneer and WWII Pilot by Robert Gardner In 1936 Charles Gardner joined the BBC as a sub-editor in its news department. Shortly afterwards, he

Posted in Book review, Book reviews aircraft, BBC, Burma, Ceylon, France, History, journalism, media, Pen and Sword Books, pilot, radio, RAF, UK, WWII

#Bookreview THE HOME FRONT 1939–1945 IN 100 OBJECTS by Austin J Ruddy (@penswordbooks) A great gift for anybody interested in the home front #WWII

Posted on August 24, 2020 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: I bring you a non-fiction book that I think will interest many of you. Fabulous. The Home Front 1939–1945 in 100 Objects by Austin J Ruddy A lifesaving gas mask. A ration book, essential for the supply of food. A shelter stove that kept a family warm whilst they huddled in their Anderson

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog documents, History, home front, non-fiction, Pen & Sword, photographies, UK, World War II, WWII

#Bookreview ELIZABETH WIDVILLE, LADY GREY: EDWARD IV’S CHIEF MISTRESS AND THE ‘PINK QUEEN’ by John Ashdown-Hill (@penswordbooks) #history

Posted on February 3, 2020 by OlgaNunez

Hi all. I bring you a book that digs deep into a fascinating historical period. Elizabeth Widville, Lady Grey: Edward IV’s Chief Mistress and the ‘Pink Queen’ by John Ashdown-Hill Wife to Edward IV and mother to the Princes in the Tower and later Queen Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth Widville was a central figure during

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Non-fiction Edward IV, Elizabeth Woodville, History, John Ashdown-Hill, Lady Grey, Tudor, UK history, War of the Roses

#Bookreview THE 19TH CENTURY UNDERWORLD: CRIME, CONTROVERSY & CORRUPTION by Stephen Carver (@penswordbooks). A must read for anybody interested in London crime history

Posted on October 28, 2019 by OlgaNunez

Hi all: Today I bring you a review of a book that I think many of you will find interesting. And what a cover! The 19th Century Underworld: Crime, Controversy & Corruption by Stephen Carver Underworld n. 1. the part of society comprising those who live by organized crime and immorality. 2. the mythical abode

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Non-fiction crime, History, Jack the Ripper, London history, non-fiction, pornography, prostitution, true crime, underworld