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laurenjpegler's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun and interesting little book written by Jane Austen just before she turned sixteen. From a 'partial, prejudiced and ignorant' historian's point of view, Austen gives us her thoughts and opinions on the monarchy, spanning from Henry the IV to Charles I.
I found this very witty and funny, and I especially liked her little rant on Elizabeth. I would definitely recommend to those who are a fan of Austen's works - her juvenilia is just as great as her later work.
I found this very witty and funny, and I especially liked her little rant on Elizabeth. I would definitely recommend to those who are a fan of Austen's works - her juvenilia is just as great as her later work.
bookwormed's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.0
What have I just read? 😂 This little book is mostly funny and full of sassy comments by Jane Austen on some of England's monarchs so if you're looking for some detailed historical facts, this is not the book for you. However, if you're in need of a good chuckle, this definitely IS the book for you!
shoggoth_roof's review against another edition
4.0
Una curiosidad que se lee de una sentada. En este pequeño librito la autora da un repaso, con su peculiar sentido del humor, a los monarcas de Inglaterra desde Enrique IV hasta Carlos I.
Perfecto para los aficionados a la historia o los amantes de Jane Austen.
Perfecto para los aficionados a la historia o los amantes de Jane Austen.
collyofthewobbles's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Jane Austen is officially a comedy genius
bak8382's review against another edition
5.0
I found this while researching Austen for a paper. I had somehow never managed to hear about this title, and was interested in reading it. It's lovely and short (as all histories should be!) and wonderfully illustrated by her sister Cassandra. It was especially nice to see the copies with Austen's handwriting (although her handwriting is slightly hard to read). This is another gem and example of Austen displaying her talents at an early age and laying the ground work for her full length works.