The Private Lives of the Tudors 4 - The End (Pages 253 - end)

 

RATING: VERY GOOD

Edward had a private tutor, Richard Cox, but he was with other boys his own age in the schoolroom. Richard Cox (c. 1500 – 22 July 1581) was an English clergyman, who was Dean of Westminster and Bishop of Ely. He was made Almoner to Prince Edward, in whose education he took an active part. 

The Private Lives of the Tudors 3 (Pages 53 - 253)

 

Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England on November 25, 1487, at Westminster Abbey. This ceremony took place more than two years after her marriage to King Henry VII, which occurred in January 1486. 

The Private Lives of the Tudors 2 (Pages 30 - 53)

 The book describes how royalty dressed and mentions the Great Wardrobe of Robes and Beds, which originally was in the Towaer of London, and then it moved to Baynard Castle. It served primarily as a storehouse for the king's state and ceremonial robes, as well as those pertaining to members of the Royal Family and Household, to ambassadors, ministers, Knights of the Garter and various other office-holders. Cloths and hangings, as used at coronations, funerals and other occasions of state, were also kept here; as were items such as beds and other furnishings for royal and official use. These items had previously been kept in the Tower of London.

New Book - The Private Lives of the Tudors by Tracy Borman (Pages 1 - 30)

 

First Published: 2016

This book is about the more private matters of the Tudor dynasty.

Queen Victoria 6 - The End (Pages 279 - end)

 

RATING: VERY GOOD!

In December 1871 Bertie lay in Sandringham very sick. 

Queen Victoria 5 (Pages 163 - 279)

 

On 21 November 1840 Queen Victoria had her first child, and she was disappointed to discover that it was a daughter, who she named Victoria, but she was called Vicky.Victoria, Princess Royal  (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa) was born on 21 November 1840 at Buckingham Palace. When she was born, the doctor exclaimed sadly: "Oh Madame, it's a girl!" The queen replied: "Never mind, next time it will be a prince!"

Queen Victoria 4 (Pages 89 - 163)

 

King William IV died on June 20, 1837, at the age of 71, at Windsor Castle.His cause of death is generally attributed to congestive heart failure, though some sources also mention cirrhosis of the liver and pneumonia.

Queen Victoria 3 (Pages 68 - 89)

 In 183r Victoria became sick when she was spending some time in Ramsgate. Ramsgate is a seaside town and civil parish in the district of Thanet in eastern Kent.

Queen Victoria 2 (Pages 33 - 68)

 

On 24 May 1819 Victoria was born in Kensington Palace. 

New Book - Queen Victoria by Lucy Worsley (Pages 1 - 33)

 

First Published: 2018

This is a book about the life of Queen Victoria. It starts with a double wedding in Kew Palace.

The Astors 6 - The End (Pages 259 - end)

 RATING: GOOD

The Astors 4 (Pages 114 - 169)

 

William Backwater didn't like it when his daughter Emily announced her engagement to James von Allen, the son of General von Allen. William made some disparaging comments, and the general challenged him to a duel. Then his second persuaded him to retract his statement in a written apology, and Emily married von Allen.

The Astors 3 (Pages 62 - 114)

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Washington Irving, who was John Jacob's friend, wrote "Astoria" in 1836 at his bequest. The book describes an expedition to the mouth of the Columbia River and the ultimate failure of attempts in the early 19th century to establish a permanent American-controlled commercial base at Astoria. 

The Astors 2 (Pages 55 - 62)

 John Jacob Astor eventually sold the American Fur Company.  In 1834, John Jacob Astor sold his interest on the river to replace the old fur company. He invested his fortune in real estate on Manhattan Island, New York, and became the wealthiest man in America. After 1840, the business of the American Fur Company declined.

New Book - The Astors - Dynasties 1 - by Virginia Cowles (Pages 1 - 55)

 First Published: 1979

The book starts by referring to John Jacob Astor's death in 1848 and how no one cried as he was a ruthless, unkind man.

What's In Your Surname? 2 - The end (Pages 49 - end)

 

RATING: GOOD

The book was interesting and educational, but I have to say that I found the last part tedious.

New Book - What's In Your Surname? by William Lewis (Pages 1 - 49)

 First Published: 2010

In this book we learn the origins of British surnames, and through the origin we learn about some historic facts in Britain 

Dressing Queen Victoria 3 - The End (Pages 169 - end)

 

RATING: VERY GOOD

Dressing Queen Victoria 2 (Pages 44 - 169)

 Victoria suffered from typhoid and why she was very sick, her mother and Sir John Conroy tried to make her sign a document making him secretary and her mother regent even after she is eighteen. Victoria refused. 

New Book - Dressing Queen Victoria by Sylvia Barbara Soberton (Pages 1 - 44)

 

First Published: 2017

This is a biography of Queen Victoria as well as a reference to her sense of fashion throughout her life.