The Private Lives of the Saints by Janina Ramírez, Janina Ramírez

The Private Lives of the Saints

Janina Ramírez, Janina Ramírez

496 pages first pub 2015 (view editions)

nonfiction history religion informative slow-paced
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This book is ideal for history enthusiasts who enjoy uncovering the complex, human stories behind revered figures and exploring how power, politics, and faith shaped early medieval societies.

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But far from the one-dimensional pious figures we imagine, the saints were the power players, king makers and politicians of the day, and by re-examining their lives - the art and literature that inspired them, the landscape and buildings that su...

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Moods

informative: 95%

reflective: 47%

challenging: 33%

inspiring: 23%

adventurous: 19%

lighthearted: 9%

mysterious: 9%

dark: 4%

emotional: 4%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 4%

sad: 4%

tense: 4%


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