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The Nazis and the Bayeux Tapestry
October 14th 2011 marks the 945th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. At least one reason why this date stays in our minds is ...Read Guide
The Unknown Soldiers of 1066
History – like memory – tends to fixate on the principal players, victors and casualties, and glosses over circumstantial details and many events of interest ...Read Guide
Matilda of Flanders
In making his preparations to invade England, Duke William of Normandy had the full support of his ambitious wife, Matilda of Flanders, who ...Read Guide
In the Shadow of 1066: blogs for the 2011 anniversary
1066 is the most iconic date in English history, but few of us know much about the characters involved beyond the bare facts: Harold ...Read Guide
Guide to children’s and YA historical novels for 2020
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for readers aged 4 – 18. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard. The publisher recommended age ...Read Guide
Guide to historical novels for 2020
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles historical titles up to the early 1970s. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard (...Read Guide
Guide to children’s and YA historical novels for 2016
This is our guide to historical novels published in 2016, covering children’s, middle-grade and young adult titles, set in the 1960s and earlier. ...Read Guide
Guide to children’s and YA historical novels for 2019
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for readers aged 4 – 18. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard. The publisher recommended age ...Read Guide
Guide to historical novels for 2019
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles set in the 1960s and earlier. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard (US &...Read Guide
Guide to children’s and YA historical novels for 2018
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for readers aged 4 – 18. Details are compiled by Fiona Sheppard. The publisher recommended age ...Read Guide
