by Leonie Frieda
A strong French ruler.I have graded this book according to my enjoyment of it, but I do feel that under different circumstances I might have been giving it a higher rating. There were two problems; firstly my complete lack of knowledge of French history, which meant that all the names were new to me...
After reading The Dark Queen, a historical fiction novel in which Catherine de Medici is portrayed as the titular dark queen and an evil witch, I was left wanting to know more about the historical basis for the story. In The Dark Queen Catherine is accused of everything from poisoning her rivals to...
Interesting biography of Catherine de Medici which sometimes gets bogged down with the ins and outs of the French religious wars. Full review: http://shelfandstuff.blogspot.com/2009/09/catherine-de-medici-by-leonie-frieda.html
Interesting and well re-searched book of strong and complex woman who would do anything for her sons to be kings of France.
A very good, well-rounded biography of Catherine de Medici, queen of Henry II of France. Good details, interesting speculations. For the longer review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/content_179211046532
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