Welcome to Litsy!

I sure wish we get an English version of this graphic novel!! Heck I‘d buy the French just to look at the graphics!

This brutal brick of a book is the story of dozens of characters surrounding the real-life events that resulted in the martyrdom of the Archbishop of Canterbury. If you‘re into detailed descriptions of violence, rape, feudalism, architecture, pubic hair, castle politics and Catholicism, this book is for you. I read it based on a recommendation. I finished it because I liked the challenge, not because I liked the characters. I cannot recommend it.

I'd place this somewhere between "pick" and "so-so." It's a decent read, and provides a good overview of the Teutonic Knights. Some parts, such as the structure of the order, where interesting. However, the style of writing didn't quite draw me in. Still would recommend if you're looking for an introduction to the Teutonic Knights.

I‘m trying to keep my recent reads firmly planted in the Middle Ages.

Irene interested in reading as well.
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We all know the victorians is why we can't have nice things, so it's a little jarring when 60s historians praise their horror show (in a quote).
"I admire the 19th century West's success in postponing the age of sexual awakening, sexual experience, and sexual infatuation far beyond the age of puberty. You may tell me that this is against human nature; but to be human lies precisely in transcending nature..."
Again, why we can't have nice things.

Next up for reading.
#middleages #medievalhistory

1. Best French toast hunt continues! This one was apple-streusel cinnamon-swirl and it was amazing. Cream cheese frosting put it over the top.
2. Son called from beach house in Belize where he‘s having a blast with 10 friends.
3. Friend gifted me book about 100 daring Jewish women.
4. 2 Queen Bees!
5. Lunch with daughter who has turned into an incredible adult, seemingly overnite.

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Saturday is homework and fika.
(Revised statement from previous version of entry: apparently reading books now.)

"This suggests why France played such an important role in the medieval period, in the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Her population was nearly one-third that of the whole of Europe."