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141 reviews
Alison Weir

Grove Press, 1991

Fill in the holes, if you have read other books about this period.
A must read if you have been enticed by the interesting tale of the period... Perhaps you have read some of the fluffier books with more romance and fictional license. This is book fills in many of the holes. This book is a nice enjoyable read with great details that touch on the people in a Titan's wake. The women come to life. The politics and decisions that baffle us, centuries later, ...

The Lady Elizabeth: A Novel

38 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2008

refreshing biographical fiction
"The King's Daughter". Elizabeth Tudor is not quite three years old when her father King Henry beheads her mother his second wife Anne Boleyn. Thus with one stroke of the ax the child is demoted from Princess to lady. From that day until her sire dies, her life is in jeopardy. "The King's Sister". A teen when her father dies, Elizabeth's fortune and safety improves when her brother King ...

The Wars of the Roses

47 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 1996

Both detailed and a fascinating read
In this volume, Alison Weir yet again proves her skill and talent in providing a comprehensive history of her subject, while at the same time Engaging the reader with an exciting pleasure to read. The author proves again and again just how exciting history can be. Weir sets the scene with a rich social, economic , cultural and political description of 15th century England . Weir ...

The Life of Elizabeth I

130 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 1999

Amazing indepth information.
I was hooked on this book.I could not put it down.Im amazed at the amount of historical paper work that still survives to this day for this kind of biography.I felt like like I eas there.

Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2009

Henry VIII: The King and His Court

42 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2002

Estimable essay on the era of Henry VIII
In one sense, I am at a disadvantage in assessing this volume. I am not an historian of this era, so I cannot confidently judge well the accuracy of Alison Weir's rendering of events and people. I have, of course, read other works dealing with this period, and I'm not sure that my understanding of them would contradict her major points. That said, I am most impressed with this work. The ...

Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

88 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2001

Facts versus Fluff
This biography of a wonderful historical figure is well written and an enjoyable read. When facts about the central figure become gray the author turns to her husbands, political climate and children to draw upon more understanding of Eleanor. Touching on the political geography of the time as well as the crusades, this book was enjoyable. VERY ENJOYABLE.

Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England

43 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2006

Read it with an open mind!
Alison Weir provides a fascinating interpretation of the facts surrounding King Edward II, Queen Isabella, Piers Gaveston, and Hugh le Despenser. If you have already made up your mind about these medieval figures and are closed off to any evidence that proves you wrong, then maybe this book isn't for you. This book doesn't claim that Isabella is innocent of everything history accuses her of, but ...

Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey

90 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2007

Get to know the tragic nine day Queen
A fascinating novel of the life of Lady Jane Grey, England's nine day Queen. Intelligent beyond her years, Jane is born to greedy and corrupt parents who plot to place her on the throne of England after Henry VIII's heir, Edward VI, dies. Jane, who is powerless to stop her conniving parents, is merely a spectator to the tragic events that ultimately lead to her death. Other reviewers have ...

The Children of Henry VIII

69 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 1997

This is real history - not a whitewashed novel. I loved it!
Recently I've become interested in the Tudors. I've been following the series on television and have also read a few historical novels. This book, however, is different because it is not a novel. It is a biography. All I can say is WOW - truth really is stranger than fiction - and much more fascinating. It starts with a short history of the three Tudor siblings. Then, we meet King Edward ...

Encyclopedia Idiotica: History's Worst Decisions and the People Who Made Them

11 reviews
Stephen Weir

Barron''s Educational Series, 2005

Entertaining look at history
This book provides a concise and entertaining look at some of the most idiotic decisions throughout (mostly Western) history. Whether you agree with the author's choices or not, he has written an easy to read book that is both funny and informative. He had tried to put each of the decision into their historical context with a brief background to the decisions made; finding that in many cases it ...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: A Graphic Novel

1 review
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Quirk Books, 2008

A Smart and Beautiful Adaptation
Preferable to the story's original form, this graphic adaptation is well-paced and beautifully illustrated (full disclosure: the illustrator is a good friend of mine), both preserving and enhancing Fitzgerald's winking, flowery prose. Kevin Cornell's loose lines and sepia watercolors strike a flexible tone that deftly manages the story's mood swings and evokes the era magnificently. The portraits ...

Greek Grammar

8 reviews
Herbert Weir Smyth

Harvard University Press, 1956

Still the best Greek grammar
I am sad to say that I never bought this Grammar during my four years of studying Classics while in college. If I had been smart and actually bought this when I started I could have saved myself a lot of time and prevented a lot of headaches. Now I know that Smythe is old, and some of his approaches are outdated, but that does not mean his grammar book is still effective. His work on both ...

The Princes in the Tower

96 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 1995

Weir provides a watertight case of the guilt of Richard III
In this painstaking work of meticulous historical research Alison Weir thoroughly uncovers the facts behind one of English history's greatest murder mysteries. Weir reconstructs the entire chain of events leading to the murders of the young princes, the 13 year old Edward V, and his brother the ten year old Richard, Duke of York. She thoroughly disproves the claims of those whom she calls ...

Wine Country Cooking

9 reviews
Joanne Weir

Ten Speed Press, 2008

Joanne Has Done It Again!
Joanne Weir has certainly done it again by producing yet another wonderful cookbook. The beautiful pictures definately do the recipes justice! Everything is so fresh and delicious. Joanne's writing makes the cookbook even more enjoyable. Two of my favs include the goat cheese gallette and the panna cotta! Out of all the cook books I have, I always find myself reaching for Joanne's. Please ...

Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley

28 reviews
Alison Weir

Ballantine Books, 2004

Weir's Interpretation of the Mystery
Like many people, I'm aware of who Mary Queen of Scots is, how she died and the death of her husband. But, I knew little about the actual details of the case, the atmosphere of the time, and the specific evidence against her. In this book, Alison Weir reveals her theory of what happened to Lord Darnley and how his wife Mary was involved. Since this mystery is many hundreds of years old, ...

Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy

6 reviews
Jamie Weir, Peter H. Abrahams

Mosby, 2003

Excellent atlas
This atlas is the best imaging atlas I have encountered to date in a price range suitable for medical students. The illustrations are of superb quality, and cover a wide range of images, including CT scans, MRIs, angiograms, etc. The only real limitation of the atlas is that it does not cover any pathological anatomy. We have used the Barrett atlas for MRIs in the past, but will probably ...

Coat of Arms

7 reviews
Catherine Daly-Weir

Grosset & Dunlap, 2000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Catherine Daly-Weir has done an excellent job of presenting a general and yet fairly complete introduction to Heraldry. The illustrations are beautiful and attractive. Obviusly written for the younger reader, adults will enjoy just as well. If you are working on a club/class project and need to creat a Coat of Arms, this book and Rosemary Chorzempa's "Design Your Own Coat of Arms" are all you ...

Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and His Scandalous Duchess

5 reviews
Alison Weir

McClelland & Stewart, 2008

The fascinating story of a medieval mistress who became a duchess
Alison Weir's new biography of Katherine Swynford (1350-1403) is compelling and almost novelistic in detail, fleshed out with information about the people around Katherine, including the English royals and Geoffrey Chaucer (her brother-in-law). Weir paints a nicely detailed picture of the late fourteenth century (including feudalism, the plague, the Church, capitalism, national and ...

Mastering Revit Structure 2009 (Mastering)
Thomas Weir, Eric Wing, ...

Sybex, 2008

If you already understand the basics of Revit Structure and want to develop a mastery of building information modeling (BIM), Mastering Revit Structure 2009 contains the information you need. The expert authors drew on years of experience to compile a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of Revit Structure with tips, tricks, and examples specific to the professional structural engineering setting. The five parts will guide you through ...

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