![]() ![]() Hanley is right on target in this biographical sketch of the woman who ought to have been the first queen regnant of England. ![]() However, even if you're familiar with the period and the protagonists themselves I believe you will enjoy reading Dr. ![]() Matilda is a fascinating book to read, you don't have to have background knowledge of the period or the people to start reading it. Hanley so masterfully and seamlessly inserts into her writing that you don't even notice when she stops writing about nobles and starts writing about how noble women were supposed to act or the process of childbirth. Another delightful part of the book is the history of everyday life and attitudes during the period which Dr. This makes it easier to follow the narrative considering how many people share the same name (digression: why are so many people called Robert or Matilda or William or Henry?). My absolute favourite parts of the book were when the author subtly and kindly reminds us when we encountered someone before. Hanley's no nonsense, but still intense and page-turning style. The information is presented clearly and concisely with Dr. ![]() It is certainly easier to get through it, since it doesn't have 500+ endnotes (the bane of my existence :D ), but it still packs a punch. Hanley stated that her book was meant for the general readership and not just for the academics. For now here are some quick, unedited musings about the book itself. I will do a separate review on my blog when I mull about the book a bit more. ![]()
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