Title: Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors
Author: Sam Willis, James Daybell
Genre: Nonfiction
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Source: Library
Format: Ebook
Release Date: November 7, 2019
Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Histories of the Unexpected not only presents a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveals the world around us as never before.
Traditionally, the Tudors have been understood in a straightforward way but the period really comes alive if you take an unexpected approach to its history. Yes, Tudor monarchs, exploration and religion have a fascinating history… but so too does cannibalism, shrinking, bells, hats, mirrors, monsters, faces, letter-writing and accidents!
Each of these subjects is equally fascinating in its own right, and each sheds new light on the traditional subjects and themes that we think we know so well.
Review:
The Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors gives a history of the Tudors that isn’t traditionally written about. Often history books are about the art, religion, and monarchy of the Tudor era. This book has chapters on monsters, toilets, rings, bells, and even cannibalism. It was definitely unexpected and entertaining!
If you want to learn some fun facts about the Tudor era, I recommend this quick read!
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