History Book Reviews

History Book Reviews has published a new review! Read it to meet the bizarre host of Normans who were NOT William the Conqueror. They built co**se walls, rescued popes from kidnapping emperors, went crusading, and got rich as mercenaries. Some of them were even mistaken for monkeys.

History Book Reviews | The Normans: From Raiders to Kings - Lars Brownworth Lars Brownworth's The Normans introduces the reader to an incredible cast of Normans from the 9th through 13th centuries. Often unbelievable, hilarious, and obscured by history, these Norman figures are fascinating to get to know.

Read History Book Reviews' newest review to meet Queen Christina of Sweden, possibly the most emotionally underdeveloped person in all of history.

History Book Reviews | Christina, Queen of Sweden: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric - Veronica Buckley Read Veronica Buckley's historical biography of Queen Christina of Sweden to meet one of the most developmentally challenged people in human history.

Read History Book Reviews' newest review on Nigel Jones' biography of the Tower of London! The history of this grand building is fascinating, full of bizarre historical figures, bloody executions, and hilarious escape plots. It will make you want to go visit the Tower yourself!!

History Book Reviews | Tower: An Epic History of the Tower of London - Nigel Jones Nigel Jones tells the riveting story of the Tower of London, from its creation in the 11th century to the modern day. Full of wacky historical characters, bloody executions, and daring and hilarious escape plots, this book is a must-read!