The Book Depository A Tudor Christmas by Alison Weir
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Price: £14.99
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Description: A Tudor Christmas : Hardback : Vintage Publishing : 9781787330641 : : 17 Dec 2018 : The festival was so beloved by English people that Christmas traditions survived remarkably unchanged in this age of tumultuous religious upheaval. Beautifully illustrated with original line drawings throughout, this enchanting compendium will fascinate anyone with an interest in Tudor life - and anyone who loves Christmas. The Book Depository A Tudor Christmas by Alison Weir - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9781787330641
MPN: 9781787330641
GTIN: 9781787330641
Author: Felicity Morte
Rating: 5
Review: This is a lovely little book which tracks the 12 days of Christmas through the Tudor period (straying briefly into the reign of James the 1st/6th & the civil war). It shows the origins of many current traditions, and also many Christmas revels that have been discarded over the years due to miserable Monarchs and peevish politicians. This is a season that will not lie down no matter who tries to appropriate or alter it; a feast for all the people: pagan, secular or religious, and any attempt to spoil the fun will always be confounded. It certainly adds value to my festive book collection & is dotted with lovely illustrations throughout, bringing the past to the reader without being over academic. It left me feeling we should demand that greedy supermarkets should be made, by law, to close their doors for a few days and allow their staff some family life. Bring back the full 12 days and let us make merriment and lusty cheer!
Author: Olive
Rating: 3
Review: Not great. A bit light !
