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1066: What Fates Impose – G.K. Holloway
This brilliant historical novel provides us with remarkable insights of the events in the years preceding the infamous 1066 Battle of Hastings If you have ideas about bravery in war and heroes in conquest you should definitely read this book. If you feel working long arduous hours, having little to eat and the permanent fear of poverty hanging over you makes for ‘strong men and women’ – think again. The foreword in this book makes it abundantly clear that nobody really wins when the effects of war and lack of prosperity leave a country and its inhabitants devastated. What happened? The Battle of Hastings, the culmination of ruthless and dramatic…
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The Virgin of the Wind Rose – Glen Craney
A captivating tale combining adventurous 15th Century tales, famous Portuguese explorers, a Portuguese chapel and the discovery of the sea route to the East Introduction How can you describe all the book’s tales without using several pages, the fascinating adventures of the 15th Century during Prince Henry’s reign over Portugal – Henry the Navigator, who loved sailing but was physically unable to do so? His dream of finding unknown worlds far away inspired sailors to forget their fears about falling off the disc-shaped earth and try to push beyond what seemed humanly possible. Who has not heard of the Knights Templar but did you know in their ranks were distinguished,…
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