Tag Archives: non fiction
Non-fiction Review: The Vikings: From Odin to Christ, by Martyn Whittock & Hannah Whittock
You would think that a book on history and Christianity would appeal to me. Add in the fact that I used to live near York, formerly known by the Viking name of Jorvik, and this should be a book I … Continue reading
Review: A Week in the Life of Rome, by James L Papandrea
In this recent new release, James Papandrea gives the reader of what life was like in Roman for both fledgling Christians and Roman citizens. It’s AD50, and the Jews have been banished from the city, but the community awaits one … Continue reading
Non-fiction Review: Hitler and the Habsburgs, by James Longo
Before the European Union, there was the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was a true melting pot, comprising different countries and cultures. Born in the country of Austria, Adolf Hitler despised how multi-cultural the Empire had become. Even the royal family was … Continue reading
Non-fiction Review: Bringing Down the Colonel, by Patricia Miller
Over a century before the onset of #metoo, a previously unknown woman brought a breach of marriage suit against a powerful Washington politician. This was no small thing since she would be required to reveal her status as a “fallen … Continue reading
What Would Mrs. Astor Do? A Review of the Upcoming Book by Cecelia Tichi
The Gilded Age has fascinated me for years. It’s a contradictory mix of outer beauty and inner ugliness. The homes that survive (for many have not) are examples of opulence. The “cottages” that were built as summer homes in Rhode … Continue reading
