Two chronologies I have trouble untangling are the Thirty Years War and the Kings and Queens of England. This book offers a bit of hope with a few pages of highlights and history for each monarch, along with the big players of each reign. An entertaining read, with improbable but true stories of accident, murder, mayhem, deceit, barbarism, and other features of government. Even after reading it, you still won't be sure who followed Henry I, or which one was nicknamed "Longshanks" - (hint - it wasn't Victoria).
(Herb Roselle - bwl 108 Spring 2023 ) |
