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catiewithac
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Pickpick

I finished this audio history book a few days ago. Dan Jones writes the most lively books! This one completes his Medieval English history trilogy and connects The Plantagenets and The Wars of the Roses. I wish Dan Jones narrated more books because he‘s so engaging to listen to! Highly recommend!!

RamsFan1963 Yes I enjoyed Jones narration of Henry V more than I've liked John Curless's narration on The War of The Roses. 2d
bibliothecarivs I recently found a like-new hardback copy of Henry V for only $5 at a local charity shop! I really enjoyed Jones' Summer of Blood (paperback) and Plantagenets (audiobook), although the narration of the latter by Clive Chafer was boring. 2d
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RamsFan1963
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05/100 Dan Jones never fails to entertain and educate. If you want to understand English History this is the author to read. Like Mary Beard with Roman History, Jones work is full of details, from major events like the Battle of Agincourt to seemingly minor things that had a big impact of Henry before he became King. Henry V was a complex man, full of contradictions, he was pious and religious, but he was also cruel, easily angered, and vengeful.

RamsFan1963 I think what raises this above the average biography of Henry V, is the time Jones spends on him when he's still the Prince of Wales. We see how events in Wales, and Scotland, shaped Henry's personality, how Richard II and Henry V reigns played a big part in how Henry V chose to rule his kingdom. 5 🌟 read 1w
Amiable I received this as my #jolabokaflodswap gift —so glad to hear that it‘s good! 1w
Cuilin Looking forward to this one. 1w
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RamsFan1963
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This was a Christmas present that I bought for myself. I wanted to wait until the new year before diving in. Dan Jones is one of my favorite history writers.

TrishB I have this one ready too 👍🏻 3w
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Ericalambbrown
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👀👀👀🤢🤢🤢 Ewwww, Henry IV had royal coronation cooties.

CarolynM 🤢🤣 3w
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Amiable
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What a wonderful #Jolabokaflodswap package from @Jess ! The book from my wishlist AND a bonus book from my TBR! Plus a pile of chocolate and a beautiful bookmark. Thank you so much, Jess! Happiest of holidays to you and your family. 🙂 And much gratitude and holiday joy to @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing. 😘

Jess Happy holidays! I hope you have a wonderful day. 4w
MaleficentBookDragon Happy Jólabókaflóð! Thank you; I love doing this swap. 4w
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TracyReadsBooks
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Always appreciate the opportunity to see Shakespeare live. This play is a favorite!

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PirateJenny
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Book mail, aka work mail, meets Ellie's standards

Leftcoastzen 😻 4mo
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Octoberwoman
Fortune Made His Sword | Martha Rofheart
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I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2023