This is the biography of James Toone of Virginia. Born in England, he arrived in Virginia in 1651 and is the first of our TUNE surname in the United States. This historical biography is for all descendants of James Toone, aka James Tune Sr (c. 1625-1677) and all those carrying the Tune surname whose frequency […]
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My 2021 reading list is quite different from past years in several regards. The range of topics I’ve read is much more diverse, although still very much historical. It’s been a very rangy year! What has captured my interest lately have been witty, sardonic histories: non-fiction history books written with loads of sarcasm and humour,
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Welcome to your Anglo-Saxon History reading list of recommended books. I’ve covered a wealth of books from historical, to cultural, to genetic, to archaeological to inspire your imagination. The list includes books that I have read or have come recommended on the subject; and while no where near exhaustive (there are literally thousands upon thousands
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The Plantagenet dynasty is the one that made England, “England.” This Plantagenet dynasty reading list are books in historical order spanning a dynasty that lasted over 330 years! Henry II inherited an challengingly complex kingdom from the previous Norman Dynasty. You may have your own favourite English dynasty, of course; however, there is no skirting
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The Norman Dynasty was one of profound change in England. This Norman dynasty reading list are books in historical order as a part of my English Reading Series. What follows is a suggested Norman dynasty reading list in proper historical order to satiate your thirst for English Norman history. style=”display:block” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-4223521512758623″ data-ad-slot=”8641941306″ data-ad-format=”auto” data-full-width-responsive=”true”> The
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Looking for Lithuanian books (Lithuania HISTORY, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE) or to start a Lithuanian reading list? This is your starting point for your tikslas, your Lithuanian ‘destination’ or ‘goal’ for Lithuanian books to read. While this list is not exhaustive, it is being updated as I find new, cool Lithuanian books to add to the list.
Alison Weir continues her 4-Book series “England’s Medieval Queens” with BOOK TWO entitled “Queens of the Crusades.” BOOK ONE was entitled “Queens of the Conquest” published in 2017 and was superb. Spanning the first 5 queens of the Plantagenet era is this book “Queens of the Crusades,” released in 2021. STAR RATINGS: [ The Source
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Every serious medieval historian has Eleanor of Aquitaine books on their shelf. Below is an annotated bibliography of 15 books that I have read and/or own about the person who I consider to be history’s greatest queen. Eleanor of Aquitaine had it all! She had land, she had power, she had beauty, she was intelligent
2020 was an interesting year to say the least. My 2020 reading list totally reflects that in that the books I read ranged from the historical to the political to self-help to Pacific Island stuff. I was lucky enough to have traveled early on in the year and found a few cool books while in
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Can I use a Coat of Arms for a Surname? That is the million dollar question to which the answer is both YES and NO. I will cover the DO’s and DON’Ts of using a Coat of Arms for a surname (your family name) and also cover the use of related terms such as family
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Graham Robb “The Ancient Paths” is a neat little romp through a forgotten aspect of the Celts: how they mind mapped ancient Europe! I have to say Graham Robb’s conclusions are very compelling as a linguist, historian, and genealogist. What he has uncovered in this book, I would call ground-breaking. Read the full review below.
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