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Tag Archives: Medieval
A Preface to Paradise Lost
A Preface to Paradise Lost© 1941 C.S. Lewis192 pages Although I’ve read much of C.S. Lewis, I’ve never encountered him in his chosen role as a master of English literature. I spotted some discussion about this Preface on Classical Carousel … Continue reading
Of kidneys, the Lionheart, and Star Trek
Ever since my kidney transplant Tuesday, I’ve seen doctors, surgeons, and nurses on a daily basis with updates. They’re all very pleased about the progress I’m making toward recovery: my new kidneys (I received two, from a deceased juvenile) are … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Reviews
Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, history, Medieval, ST TOS, Star Trek
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Crusader
Crusader© 2021 Ben Kane426 pages Lionheart introduced readers to Rufus, an Irish noble turned household knight in the court of England’s own King Richard. Exiled to England as a surety for his father’s good behavior, made an orphan by insurrection … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, Medieval
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Lionheart
Lionheart© 2020 Ben Kane400 pages A noble son of Ireland is transported to England as a hostage to secure his father’s loyalty, and the adventure of a lifetime begins. Abused and ill-treated by the petty lords who are given custody … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, Medieval, Plantagenet England
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The Blooding
Master of War: The Blooding© 2013 David Gilman512 pages Thomas Blackstone is a free man, a stonemason who learned his trade alongside his deaf-mute brother Richard. When Richard is accused of raping and killing a young woman, the price for … Continue reading
How Dante Can Save Your Life
How Dante Can Save Your Life: The Life-Changing Wisdom of History’s Greatest Poem © 2015 Rod Dreher 322 pages Selected Quotations How Dante Can Save Your Life is one man’s account of how that Renaissance poet’s epic tale of a … Continue reading
Cruel as the Grave
Cruel as the Grave: A Medieval Mystery © 1998 Sharon Kay Penman 274 pages Justin de Quincy has a problem. Several problems, actually. Chiefly, there’s the fact that his king is presumed captured overseas, and possibly dead, while the king’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, historical fiction, Medieval, mystery, Plantagenet England
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War of the Wolf
War of the Wolfpub. 2018 Bernard Cornwell333 pages Uhtred of Bebbanburg is called a priest-killer, a chief of devils. And yet when a distressed and scarred monk came to his gates and begged that he send help to Mercia, beset … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglo-Saxons, Bernard Cornwell, Britain, historical fiction, Medieval
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The Prince
The Prince© 1532 Niccolo Machiavelli100 pages Italy, circa 1500, was a rough neighborhood. Divided between powerful city-centered states and frequently threatened by outside empires, few rulers could rest on their laurels and enjoy a prolonged peace. Even if someone outside … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Civic Interest, Reviews
Tagged "classic", Classics and Literary, Classics Club, Italy, Medieval, politics, Politics-CivicInterest
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