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Book Review: The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones
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Book Review: The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones

Man of la BookSeptember 2, 2025

The book fun because Mr. Jones chose to focus on the people who made The Wars of the Roses entertaining – in hindsight of course

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Book Review: The Plantagenets by Dan Jones
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Book Review: The Plantagenets by Dan Jones

Man of la BookApril 15, 2025

As long as this book, it’s very engaging and very readable. The prosperity of England seemed more to do with the luck of who’s in charge than long term planning

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Book Review: Henry V by Dan Jones
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Book Review: Henry V by Dan Jones

Man of la BookMarch 13, 2025

I believe Dan Jones achieved his goal of writing an exciting biography in gripping, and somewhat conversational narrative

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Thoughts on: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts
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Book Review: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts

Man of la BookJanuary 5, 2012

Known by his code name Snow, Owens becomes a remarkable spy and the first great double-cross agents who played a major role in the war’s victory.

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Book Review: The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir
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Book Review: The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir

Man of la BookMarch 11, 2011

“The Six Wives of Henry VIII” by Alison Weir is the fascinating history and chronology of the court of Henry VIII, his love life and court intrigue.

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Book Review: Hero The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia by Michael Korda
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Book Review: Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia by Michael Korda

Man of la BookMarch 9, 2011

Michael Korda treats this pivotal occurrence in the life of T.E. Lawrence’s with sensitivity and seriousness it deserves.

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