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Kobiety Wojny Dwu Róż: Księżna, królowa i królowa matka
Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, Michael Jones
3.64 AVERAGE
75 reviews for:
Kobiety Wojny Dwu Róż: Księżna, królowa i królowa matka
Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, Michael Jones
3.64 AVERAGE
Definitely meant to be a supplemental read to Philippa Gregory's "Cousins' War" collection, I thought it was a valid quick dive into three important women of the times. The essay I was most surprised to read was the last one about Margret Beaufort— now that woman seems to have played the game correctly.
An interesting attempt to catalog the lives of three influential women who lived and thrived in the era called the "Cousin's War" (as evidenced by the book's title).
The essay about Elizabeth Woodville was very informative. The author was good at pointing out that the actions of the Woodvilles (their gathering of political and financial power) were not necessarily ill-intentioned, but rather what was considered normal behavior. It was their enemies who cast the negative light on them at a later date.
The essay on Margaret Beaufort was, to be honest, a bit frustrating. Constantly pointing out how amazing Margaret was, how pragmatic she was and how she never let emotion sway her good sense became really tiresome. I was at the point where I was skimming just to get through it.
Overall, very informative, though be prepared for constant disclaimers about how the subjects "might" have done this, or "would have" felt that.
Spoiler
The essay on Jacquetta was interesting, but, as another reviewer pointed out, it also read basically as a summary of Philippa Gregory's fictionalized novel about Jacquetta, The Lady of the Rivers. Though, the upside is that the essay goes beyond the fiction and takes in the rest of Jacquetta's life (her daughter's marriage to Edward IV, the ups and downs of the civil wars, the murders of her husband and son, etc).The essay about Elizabeth Woodville was very informative. The author was good at pointing out that the actions of the Woodvilles (their gathering of political and financial power) were not necessarily ill-intentioned, but rather what was considered normal behavior. It was their enemies who cast the negative light on them at a later date.
The essay on Margaret Beaufort was, to be honest, a bit frustrating. Constantly pointing out how amazing Margaret was, how pragmatic she was and how she never let emotion sway her good sense became really tiresome. I was at the point where I was skimming just to get through it.
Overall, very informative, though be prepared for constant disclaimers about how the subjects "might" have done this, or "would have" felt that.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
The three essays detail the lives of Elizabeth Woodville, her mother Jacquetta, and Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII.
It is difficult to fully account for the lives of any women during this period, as most historical records document the lives and achievements of men. However, Gregory, Baldwin and Jones do a good job of gleaning detail from the information available and make it clear enough when they veer into speculation.
This tumultuous period of English history is truly fascinating and this book really shines a light on the women who wielded influence during that era.
There are some great insights into the lives of each woman, plus interesting context to Gregory's novels about them.
A really interesting read, which I highly recommend to anyone who has enjoyed Gregory's historical Cousins' War series of novels.
It is difficult to fully account for the lives of any women during this period, as most historical records document the lives and achievements of men. However, Gregory, Baldwin and Jones do a good job of gleaning detail from the information available and make it clear enough when they veer into speculation.
This tumultuous period of English history is truly fascinating and this book really shines a light on the women who wielded influence during that era.
There are some great insights into the lives of each woman, plus interesting context to Gregory's novels about them.
A really interesting read, which I highly recommend to anyone who has enjoyed Gregory's historical Cousins' War series of novels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death
This is not so much a novel as three essays detailing the lives of three powerful 15th Century women who all shape the history of Britain. Up until recently they have been very much in the shadows as the limelight tends to be male focused. It was a revelation for me to discover just how strong, ambitious and politically astute these three women were.
The book has definitely given me a taste to read more about these women and the world they lived in.
The book has definitely given me a taste to read more about these women and the world they lived in.
Interesting side piece/companion to the recent Gregory novels, for those wishing for a little more more history with their fiction.
Full review to be found here:
http://www.burtonbookreview.com/2011/09/review-women-of-cousins-war-by-philippa.html
Full review to be found here:
http://www.burtonbookreview.com/2011/09/review-women-of-cousins-war-by-philippa.html
Another good read about the women of history.
Its always hard to be sure of facts around the women of this era, due to the lack of documentation, but its also nice to read some of the known facts that back up the historical fiction I also like to read.
A fairly easy read, each woman's story is not long and is separate from the others.
Its always hard to be sure of facts around the women of this era, due to the lack of documentation, but its also nice to read some of the known facts that back up the historical fiction I also like to read.
A fairly easy read, each woman's story is not long and is separate from the others.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
A very interesting book. I particularly liked the introduction actually, with some of its comments on the status of women in history. I haven't read many of Phillipa Gregory's novels, but based on this book, it seems like they must be very well researched.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
informative