by Nancy Goldstone
Joanna of Naples had one of the most interesting reigns of the Medieval world, however, most of the world does not remember her for the prosperity and calm that she brought to her realm. She is mainly remembered for the trial that she underwent for the murder of her husband. Although she was cleared...
I won a copy. Can't wait to read it.Edit: So, I read the book. I thought it was quite interesting! I hadn't heard of the queen beforehand, so I liked the chance to explore another facet of history. And its set in one of those 'ages' (generalization, I know, bear with me) that I always find FASCINATI...
A look at a medieval queen I had never heard of before -- Joanna I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem and Sicily. It's a story full of murder, a trial before the Pope, plots, warfare and plague. Fascinating story and one that caught me up from page one. Worth it for any one interested in the Middle Ages. F...
A fascinating subject with enough drama for a soap opera, but it just didn't come alive for me. Perhaps because of the lack of primary sources, the book gets bogged down by too many mundane details. Who cares that they left one city on a specific date and arrive somewhere else four days later on a s...
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