It seems as if I have always been interested in medieval history,
not sure why but ever since reading the classic Katherine by Anya Seton
at age 14, I became hooked on books about the England, France, Wales and Scotland. The court intrigue, the personalities,
the role of the Roman Catholic church and the power they wielded, the building of
cathedrals. I like history in general but these times for some reason speak to
me. So here is a list of books that I find you can dive into and lose yourself.
Wales:
Here
be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman - about Llwellyn, the Prince of Wales
and his marriage to Joanna - illegitimate daughter of John, King of England
England:
The
Autobiography of Henry the VIII by Margaret George
Sunne in
Splendor by Sharon Kay Penman - Richard III of England
Scotland:
Mary
Queen of Scotland and the Isles by Margaret George
Cathedrals:
Pillars
of the Earth by Ken Follett - building a cathedral in 12th
century England
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