Saturday, 15 October 2011

More books V

Another eclectic list of books that I have read recently. I highly recommend all of these:

A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain: The author (Marc Morris) writes like a novelist and thus you are instantly hooked by the various intrigues and invasions that encompass the reign of Edward I. One recommends that you read this book first, before watching the film Braveheart again. Braveheart's history is so terribly wrong that it hurts. However it's a good film, and so I recommend you watch it afterwards, Braveheart [1995] [DVD]. 10/10 for the book; 8/10 for the film.

Richard III (Revealing History): Another good book, but not written in as good a style as Edward I above. Plus, it can sometimes be totally muddled. However, it is still a good book and I recommend anyone interested in this period to read this as an introduction. The author is not pro Richard III, but it is still a good read. 8/10.