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The Not-So-Nude Ride of Lady Godiva: & Other Morsels of Misinformation from the History Books
It is said that history is written by the winners. However, the “winners” aren’t always the best historians. Enter David Haviland, to set the record straight. In his quirky, inimitable style, Haviland separates fact from fiction regarding some of history’s most well-known people and events, such as:
Lady Godiva: By far, history’s most famous nudist equestrian. But how nude...more
Lady Godiva: By far, history’s most famous nudist equestrian. But how nude...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
June 28th 2012
by Jeremy P. Thatcher
(first published June 14th 2012)
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ARC reviewed by Jessica for Book Sake.
I admit, the tale featured in the title is what drew my interest to this book originally. Then I read the quotes and the different section titles like “cruel chronicles” and notable nomenclature”. While some of the entries clear up misconceptions about historical “facts”, such as the one about Lady Godiva, others are purely historical tidbits that maybe (probably) you didn’t know.
I am not a connoisseur of history books, but I had heard of most of the people...more
I admit, the tale featured in the title is what drew my interest to this book originally. Then I read the quotes and the different section titles like “cruel chronicles” and notable nomenclature”. While some of the entries clear up misconceptions about historical “facts”, such as the one about Lady Godiva, others are purely historical tidbits that maybe (probably) you didn’t know.
I am not a connoisseur of history books, but I had heard of most of the people...more
The title makes a person think this is some tawdry tabloid type book that was rushed out to make money. The book isn’t like that. Lady Godiva, or the person they believed to be Lady Godiva was actually a respected political person not horny housewife. Recent stories have been printed about Queen Victoria being a prude later in life, but a fun loving girl in her younger years.
There are many stories about the ill-effects of in-breeding among royals. Mental illness or physical ailments plagued man...more
There are many stories about the ill-effects of in-breeding among royals. Mental illness or physical ailments plagued man...more
4.5 stars - this book was fun, easy-to-read trivia about history. I really enjoyed it!
Nice small informational book with lots of historical tidbits. It is easy to read and will offer a lot of fun for Trivia lovers.
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