[MR] Fwd: Book list

[Richard Mowbray]

--- Richard Mowbray <syrrichard at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 03:46:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Richard Mowbray <syrrichard at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Fwd: Book list
> To: ladysayher at gmail.c
> > 
> > For a marvelous read, try the Templar mysteries by Michael Jecks.
> > They
> > cover nearly all facets of medieval life in early 14th c England
> > including-
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> > monasteries
> > nunneries
> > mining 
> > shipping
> > fishing
> > trade 
> > politics both local and Royal
> > the english judicial system
> > hunting laws
> > everyday life at every level from middle noble down
> > history at a very climactic time
> > the effects of climate
> > disease
> > pilgrimage
> > childbirth
> > etc.,
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> > all done as a great set of mysteries that are by themselves
> > compelling.
> > A great set of books that is not to end soon. So far, 22 books and
> > every one a jewel.
> > 
> > The "Cadfael" series by Ellis Peters. England during the civil war
> > between Maude and Stephen, 12th c. very compelling and a good read.
> > Alot of how medieval England works.
> > 
> > Syr Richard
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> > "Sir Nigel Loring" and "the white company", for which Sir Arthur
> > Conan
> > Doyle, of Sherlock holmes fame, was knighted
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