Page Count: 302 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I really enjoyed the way that this book was written and it was fascinating to go through the history of Planet Earth in reverse. The description of the different ecosystems were well-written and engaging and truly made me feel like I could visualise this ancient world around me andContinue reading “Otherlands by Thomas Halliday”
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The Florentines by Paul Strathern
Page Count: 374 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I really enjoyed learning about all of the people – some known to me and some less so – that played a part in the Renaissance in Florence, Italy and what it was that they were famous for and so what part they did play in the movement. MyContinue reading “The Florentines by Paul Strathern”
Bookseller of Florence by Ross King
Page Count:496 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW I’ve always been interested in the artists of the Italian Renaissance to a degree but I had never thought about the book publishers and producers of that time until now. Vespasiano had such an impact from his love of all books and his desire to make the most beautiful booksContinue reading “Bookseller of Florence by Ross King”
Supermassive Book Haul – Some New, Some Vintage | Imagination Mansion
So I got confirmation a bit back that I was being kept on as a professional bookseller!Before and since then, due to the Glorious Discount and Enabling Coworkers, I have built up quite the collection in the 5 months since I started working there!If you liked this video, give it a thumbs up – andContinue reading “Supermassive Book Haul – Some New, Some Vintage | Imagination Mansion”
Book Review of The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones
The Hollow Crown is the second book that I have read by Dan Jones (and I have just bought his new book Power and Thrones which I am very much looking forward to reading), the first being the Plantagenets, which I fully enjoyed. Having also watched his series Great British Castles (many times) which heContinue reading “Book Review of The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones”