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Description: How to be a Tudor : Paperback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9780241973714 : : 07 Jul 2016 : The Tudor era encompasses some of the greatest changes in our history. But while we know about the historical dramas of the times - most notably in the court of Henry VIII - what was life really like for a commoner like you or me? This is a time traveller's guide to daily life in Tudor England. The Book Depository How to be a Tudor by Ruth Goodman - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

 

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Review: Oh my goodness I love this book. I nearly didn't buy it because I have to admit Ruth is an acquired taste when she's on TV with her excessive enthusiasm. But I'm so glad I did - it's very well written and so informative. She knows so much about every day Tudor life. I haven't finished it yet but fully intend to as it's quite fascinating. I love it. She is a true scholar and yet she writes very engagingly. I was inspired to google finger loop braiding and fully intend to start doing that myself. It is also fascinating and very pretty. She's an inspiration. I shall watch her on TV and forgive her all her enthusiastic exaggerations.

 

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Review: I have not read a book by the author before however I am familiar with her as a T.V. presenter. I found her style as an author very easy and interesting to read. The format of the book takes you through waking up as a Tudor and how ones day progresses in that period. This engaged my interest and I enjoyed the detail that was presented to me as the day progressed. History very often records the life's and actions of the rich and famous but it`s the life of the ordinary person that attracts my interest. Imagine our current history being recorded as that of todays celebrities ? I will look out for more books written by Ruth.

 

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