I'm keen on reading "Young Bess" (by Margaret Irwin), especially since that's what started your fascination of Elizabeth I. She intrigues me so much as well. I'm currently reading "Elizabeth" (by David Starkey), which both you and I share, and I'm devouring it! Much like David Starkey says in his introduction/prologue about how he's most interested in Elizabeth prior to her reign (birth-young adulthood), I feel the same way. In fact, I wrote a thesis paper on Elizabeth during those years of her life; my thesis was arguing how events/instances that happen in one's early years have an impact on how they act in their later years/adulthood--I applied those examples to her.

Anyhow, I'd love any good recommendations from you on Elizabethan books. Alison Weir is known to be a highly reputable Elizabethan scholar/author. "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" may be the next book I devour. I'm also curious if you know of any good books about Mary (Elizabeth's sister). If so, please let me know, as I would love recommendations regarding her as well.

Thank you!

Lähettänyt: Brenhines_o_Rhofiau 10:33 am (EST) Sep 25, 2006

I've enjoyed reading your reviews of books about Africa! I found your comments about The Africa House especially interesting.

Lähettänyt: TimothyBurke 6:05 pm (EST) Aug 8, 2006