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Written by: RANULPH FIENNES
Published by: Hodder & Stoughton
Submitted By: Mike Barnard
Another account of Agincourt, but this time with a family history interest. The Fiennes family fought on both sides at Agincourt. Those on the English side as a result of followers of William the Conqueror settling in England, whilst those…
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Written by: Sharon Penman
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: Charlie Stimson
About the struggle between Stephen and Maude after the death of Henry I of England in the 12th century. Great development of characters, great evolution of relationships and alliances in this civil war over 19 years.
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Written by: Art McGrath
Published by: Fireship Press
Submitted By: Art McGrath
This review posted by the book’s author. This is book 2 in The Emperor’s American series, about an American fighting in Napoleon’s Grande Armee and covers the Ulm campaign of 1805. Pierre Burns may have been born in Maryland…
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Written by: Gwyn Morgan
Published by: XLIBRIS
Submitted By: Gwyn Morgan
This review posted by the book’s author: “Brilliant! I couldn’t put it down!,” “This is a fantastic first novel by Gwyn Morgan a story of adventure and mystical powers. I can’t wait for the next one”! “A great adventure…
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Written by: Eric Schumacher
Published by: Paul Mould Publishing
Submitted By: Greg Evans
I’m a history nut, and I love a good story rooted in actual history. God’s Hammer is a great read with compelling characters and does a wonderful job of immersing readers in the world of Dark Age Vikings.
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Written by: Tom Taylor
Published by: Hancock and Dean
Submitted By: Lory Kaufman
If you are looking for your Sharpe-like fix, then how about a hero on the North American side of the pond? Lt. Jonathan Westlake will have you on your feet cheering. BROCK’S ASSASSIN is the 4th volume in the Westlake…
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Written by: Henry C. G. Cropsey
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Submitted By: Henry C. G. Cropsey
(This review posted by the book’s author) H.C. G. Cropsey’s first historical novel brings to life the sights, sounds and experience of ancient warriors, their leaders, nobles and slaves through the action of a small contingent of soldiers returning through…
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Written by: Jeremiah Swanson
Published by: Amazon Digital
Submitted By: Jeremiah Swanson
(This review posted by the book’s author) I think it best to let the book speak for itself. It begins: “CHRISTIAN THOMPSON HAS THE POWER to heal with a touch of his hand, but in order to cure one person…
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Written by: Roy & Lesley Adkins
Published by: Abacus
Submitted By: Lisa Copner
A wonderful insight into life in Regency times, the book covers every aspect of life from birth to death, military & medicine. Suprising insights & the origins of many phrases we still use today. A good non-fiction read.
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Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: Martyn Barrow
This is the first installment in the on the Wars of the Roses series, the struggle between Lancastrians and Yorkists for the throne of England and the right to succession following the death in 1377 of Edward III. Mr…
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