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Lords of the Bow (Conqueror 2)by: Conn Iggulden September 01, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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This is the 2nd book in the series about Gengis Khan and is better than the first - more action and large battles and less details about the hardship of living in (what is now) Mongolia. If you read the first book this is a no-brainer - you will want to read this one as well. This book can be read out of sequeance but I gurantee you will end up getting the first one as well to see how he got here!!!!
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Wolf of the Plains (Conqueror 1)by: Conn Iggulden September 03, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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Genghis Khan was born Temujin, son of Khan of his tribe, the Blue Wolves. Surprisingly much is known of his early life. It is known that when his father died he, his mother and siblings, were abandoned to die on the frigid Mongolian plains by the man who usurped the eldest son's claim to be Khan. This book covers about the first 20 years of Temujin's life. The most interesting, in fact the part that makes the book almost unable to be put down, is Mr Iggulden's description of the life as lived by 13th Century Mongol tribesmen. He covers every aspect of their lives, and, according to notes on the book, lived among current Mongol tribesmen for a time, and clearly researched the era and the history. Their way of life comes alive and is truly believable: ... Read More:
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The Other Queenby: Philippa Gregory August 21, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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I received this book as a christmas gift with everybody knowing I am a huge Philippa Gregory fan.
I saw the negative reviews and was slightly concerned. But there was no need to be. I enjoyed the book. I thought the tale was woven very well, and I always like a split perspective. Unlike other reviews I really felt sympathy with Bess of Hardwick. I did not find her 'whingy' or hard. I admired her strength of character and shrewd bussiness mind and felt devastated at her 'fool' husband. I admit Mary Queen of Scots could have had a more 'exciting' role. As in, yes it would have been interested to know more of her marriage to Henry Stuart, her kidnap by Bothwell, and indeed of her childhood in one of the most formidable ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Favoured Childby: Philippa Gregory October 16, 2006 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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This book is brilliant! i was on the edge of my seat whilst I was reading it and had to finish it to find out what happened to the marvellous heroine Julia Lacey. I havent read the first novel, wideacre, but that didnt matter as the book was amazing on its own and i cant wait to find out what happens next and am waiting for my copy of Meridon (the last book in the trilogy). The story is full of twists and turns and written so well the characters jump out at you. The gloomy backdrop and the amazing characterisation really make the book come alive and I really enjoyed reading it. you think you know what will happen next, but then something else comes along and keeps you guessing. i really recommend this book.
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The Boleyn Inheritanceby: Philippa Gregory May 01, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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I have only recently discovered Phillipa Gregory and have clocked up The Other Boleyn Girl, followed by The Queens Fool and then The Boleyn Inheritance in 2 weeks. Wow....how had I missed her? Amazing! Out of the 3 I have read, this book stands out the most, mainly due to the style of writing giving us the 'voices' of the 3 leading ladies. In TOBG Henry VIII is portayed as the charismatic handsome young King, but in this book I couldn't help but crinkle my nose up as I could almost 'smell' him due to the fantastic description of his rancid leg wound and rotten teeth.....urgh! The initial meeting between Anne of Cleves and Henry when he rolled up in disguise and she spat out his kiss made me cringe with despair.....poor Anne.... Out of all 3 ladies, I empathised with ... Read More:
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Winter in Madridby: C.J. Sansom October 06, 2006 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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I bought this at Heathrow, in something of a hurry, and chose it because of the title and the cover: the picture on the front and the reviews on the back. I was drawn in initially and settled down for an enjoyable read but was soon questioning the plausibility of the plot and the over-use of coincidence. The characters were one-dimensional and unreal whilst many comments and descriptions were repetitive and laboured. I didn't finish the book and gave up when I could no longer bear to read, even one more time, of the heroine's 'threadbare' coat. I read for escapism but always hope to learn something and I enjoy stories about a time and place of which I know very little. Winter in Madrid, however, cannot bear comparison to books such as A Suitable Boy, The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid ... Read More:
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Sword Song (Alfred the Great 4)by: Bernard Cornwell May 06, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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Our Hero Uhtred just as he thinks things are settling down, he gets some new enemies to fight.... well it wouldn't be a Cornwell without would it? He is stuck fighting for the Saxons and their King Alfred, of which he has no love, and against the Danes who he has an affinity to. Not suprisingly this gives him problems just about every where he turns. This first person narrative style is different to the other Cornwell series and is a nice change. This is not the strongest in the series, but still excellent. well researched, gripping historical fiction from the master Bernard Cornwell! Only problem is I dont know when the next book is due.......
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The Constant Princessby: Philippa Gregory May 02, 2006 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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This is one of the best PG tudor novels and i couldnt put it down. I love the way it deals with the little known older brother of Henry, Arthur and the way Catalina (Kathrine) is so determined. The way the book is written makes it really hard to not sympaphise with her and if you dont cry in the last chapter you have a heart of stone. The only problem with this is that you cant read it before you go to bed becasue you will HAVE to sat up all night to finnish it!
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Emperor: The Field of Swordsby: Conn Iggulden September 05, 2005 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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Quite simply this is one of the best books i have read in years. If you have any interest in Roman or military history then you must read this book. A griping read which has you ordering the next books in the trilogy before you have finished the book.
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The Leopard: Revised and with New Material (Vintage Classics)by: Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa September 06, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Historical Fiction |
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The quality and of writing of "The Leopard" was, for me, perfect. And this bearing in mind it was a translation from Italian. With the exception of the recent nasty (American-English) trend of using "what" rather than "that which", it was English at its best. I would like to read it in Italian some day, but at my level, this would have been hard work. It was just a shame it was not longer. I could see the point of the 20 year gap in the story but it would have been so much more interesting if it had been a continuous story. However, bearing in mind that as one of the few that found "The Grapes of Wrath" one of the most disappointing books I ever read (talk about "The Kings New Clothes", I will never understand why everyone raves about the manufactured English and inconsistently story line), you might not agree with ... Read More:
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