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The Duchess
by: Amanda Foreman
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This serious biographical study of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire in the late 18th century, invites us to look behind the public face. On marriage, she became a celebrity for her beauty, charm, high ... Read More
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
by: Alison Weir
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I found this book enlightening, easy-to-read, and quick to finish. It starts off with Henry as quite the affable young man, and even handsome. He is a catch for any lady, especially Princess Catherine, his first wife, but all ... Read More
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Lucky
by: Alice Sebold
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While not always pleasant to read, I found Lucky more compelling and much more likeable than that drivel-fest book, The Lovely Bones. Lucky is a blunt first-hand account of surviving rape, and its long-term effects on the victim, including ... Read More
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Mein Kampf
by: Adolf Hitler
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I assigned myself this book to read because I am working on a degree in history, with the aim of teaching high school history. Now that I have finished, I'll never inflict this reading on my students. This is easily the most tedious, boring book I have ever ... Read More
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The Children of Henry VIII
by: Alison Weir
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When Alison Weir is the author, the book is unquestionably accurate and a wonderful read. The children of Henry VIIl were exceptional. Elizabeth and Edward were incredibly intelligent. They always fascinate me. Mary, hummmm, maybe not so much. I love anything ... Read More
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The Life of Elizabeth I
by: Alison Weir
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I was hooked on this book.I could not put it down.Im amazed at the amount of historical paper work that still survives to this day for this kind of biography.I felt like like I eas there.
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Marie Antoinette: The Journey
by: Antonia Fraser
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Wonderful book about the Queen of France. From her early days as the Arch Duchess of Austria, to Dauphine of France to finally the Queen of France. It follows her life (journey)to her death. It also gives insight into the last surviving member of King Louis Auguste and ... Read More
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