#historicalbooks

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Scottish wheels on the mind as I’m designing a couple new ones this week. Here are a few others I’ve done ✨ . . #scottishwheelbinding #goldtooling #leatherbinding #design #historicalbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGTaSsPqqW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Isabel Allende's New book!

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wut I'm readin rn 😙👌

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History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the ancient lands with #HistoryOfEgyptChaldeaSyriaBabyloniaAssyria. Explore the cradle of civilization with #AncientHistory #Egyptology

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Paperbacks and kindle: http://author.to/mermaid Set in 1st century Scotland, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD features the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonian tribes, a neurodivergent main character, and some rather complicated romance. “Ethereal and spellbinding...” Historical Novel Society Taking place mainly in a castle in Aberdeenshire, THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR blends an often overlooked period of history, the Scottish witchcraft accusations, in particular the 1597 Aberdeen witchcraft panic, with a love story. “A delight from end to end...” Undiscovered Scotland FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE was inspired by the 600 children and young people who were kidnapped from Aberdeen during the 1740s and sold into indentured servitude in the American Colonies. There’s love. There’s proper derring-dos on the high seas… And there’s chocolate! “Filled with excitement and suspense...” Historical Novel Society Paperbacks and kindle: http://author.to/mermaid #KindleUnlimited #Romance #HistoricalFiction #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookaholic #bookstagram #ukbookstagram #historicalbooks #booksaboutwomen #witchlit #scotland #scottishbookstagram #romancebookstagram #booklove (at Aberdeenshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZLD2GoJEK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Estratto "Il palazzo apparente"

Quando scese le scale, Natasha vide apparecchiato per bene a lumi di candela. Theo arrivò elegante come al solito e le sorrise.

"Sei bellissima" disse "Prego, vieni a sederti"

Natasha lo segui mantenendo uno sguardo da serial killer. L'unica cosa che voleva fare era ucciderlo con il coltello presente al suo posto a tavola, ma non poteva farlo se voleva scoprire cosa aveva in mente.

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Spending this cozy Christmas Eve flip-flopping between my own book and this less-than-cozy volume about Longshanks, King Edward I of England. What are you reading this holiday season? . . . . . #books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #historicalbooks #edwardlongshanks #marcmorris #agreatandterribleking #history #medievalhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkBiwPNMTX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book is the power to change ourselves

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When we talk about handmade antique books, we find ourselves transported back in time to an era when books were crafted with meticulous care and craftsmanship. They are artistic pieces that carry within their pages cultures and historical knowledge.

The process of creating handmade antique books requires unique skills and meticulous work done by skilled artisans. It begins with preparing the paper, which is cut and prepared manually. Then comes the art of calligraphy, where the artisan uses a pen and ink to write the texts on the paper with utmost elegance and precision.

Next, the pages are assembled to form the book, and they are manually bound using threads or tanned leather. Handmade decorative elements and artistic illustrations may be added to adorn the book and give it an artistic touch. The binding and decoration techniques vary and differ according to the time period and the techniques used.

Handmade antique books hold great artistic and historical value. They are an expression of the artisan's craftsmanship and skills, embodying the spirit of the era and the culture in which the book was created. Additionally, these books are durable and long-lasting, allowing them to be enjoyed and passed down through generations.

Despite the advancements in technology and the emergence of digital books, handmade antique books continue to be popular among collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts. They hold a certain charm and allure that cannot be replicated by their digital counterparts, and they provide a tangible connection to the past.

In a world dominated by mass production, the art of creating handmade antique books preserves a tradition of craftsmanship and offers a unique and authentic reading experience. Whether admired for their beauty, studied for their historical significance, or cherished as treasured possessions, these books continue to captivate the imagination and remind us of the enduring power of the written word.

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#BookReview #SaltireBookReviews #historicalreads #gildedage #gildedagenyc #historicalfiction #historicalbooks #historicalnovel #HistoricalFiction #RoaringTwenties #netgalley #tumblrblogger #Ireland #AranIslands #ProhibitioninUSA

Book: Irish Eyes

Author: Hope C. Tarr

Series:The American Songbook Series, # 1

Release Date: December 7, 2023

Book Length: 441 pages

Publisher: Lume Books

Overall Rating: 5 Stars (deserves bazillion stars)

Blog Rating: 5 Saltire Flags

1898 Aran Islands, Republic of Ireland and New York City, USA

This novel is action packed right from the start where Rose O’Neill, the seventeen-year-old heroine of this phenomenal story gets the most heartbreaking news that her favorite beloved brother Donal (Danny) was killed in the Spanish American war. Then a month later in Ireland at her family’s Pub, she meets American former soldier Adam Blakely. This was Danny’s American best friend and comrade, that he soldiered with and was with when he was fatally killed. A loyal friend and soldier who wanted to return all the letters Rose wrote to her brother. Letters Adam read repetitively over a hundred times at least and was already a little in love with his Irish Rose! They became very close and they both fell madly in love where he proposed to Rose on her Aran Islands. This is where Danny and Adam’s story ended, but Rose and Adam’s story only just began and just touched the surface as they had a long road ahead of them.

After Adam’s two week holiday turns into a two month life changing romantic journey, he gets urgent news from home and has to return home. He promised to write every day as did Rose. Furthermore, she finds out she is pregnant after he left so she decides to go to America and tell him the happy news that they were expecting a child together. Unfortunately there were many forces against them due to their class differences. As neither of them got their letters though both looked for them. He comes from a very wealthy socialite family who wants to dictate his life, this includes who he should marry and what he should do for a career. They were less than thrilled that he wanted to marry a poor Irish girl whose family ran a pub in Ireland.

Rose decided to come to New York and get her man and follow the American dream. Unfortunately things don’t always work out the way you want due to other people's manipulations, cruelty and class differences. So she finds herself frightened, homeless, pregnant, and alone in a strange country and in a big city that was not very welcoming to a single, eighteen-year-old immigrant that could not rub two pennies together. She realizes she had to forget the past and move to a different future, right when the world was moving into the twentieth century with so many changes in the world both economically and socially. Along with this were many tragedies and obstacles and Rose was in the middle of it living in a poor and dangerous area being terrified. Will Rose and Adam ever be able to find each other both living in such different worlds as she was in the poor area and he was in the very wealthy area.

Ms.Tarr who does such magnificent research in this excellent written novel-showing the history of New York City both good and bad. Plus revealing how difficult it was for immigrants and how they were mistreated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This novel goes from 1898 to 1922, but shows many true historical facts about New York that I did not even know. Of course it also shows class differences too and some tragedies as well. Are Rose and Adam ever able to find the happiness they both deserve or will their broken hearts remain shattered for the duration of their lives? The ending just blew my mind but no spoilers as you will have to read this dazzling story to find out!

Seriously I must say this is one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life! I was so swept away and impressed it was beyond brilliant. There are no words to say or describe eloquently just how brilliant this book really truly is. Yes I went through a box of tissues, yet if I get that emotional it means the storyteller is extremely talented and I have really connected with all the characters and plot lines. I love when true facts and real people in history show up in fictional books too! This novel definitely checked all the boxes for me. I also love historical fiction and this is definitely one of the most brilliant and in-depth books I have ever read!

I absolutely highly recommend this spectacular and captivating book! Readers definitely don’t want to miss this one as it is pure brilliance and I can’t wait to read the next book in “The American Songbook” series. Well done Hope Tarr you should definitely be so proud of this phenomenal masterpiece!

Disclaimer: I received this advance review copy for free from Lume Books and Netgalley for a fair and honest review. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All words, thoughts and ideas are my own.

Buy: Links:

Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/order-IRISH-EYES

Amazon Trade Paperback: https://tinyurl.com/Irish-Eyes-Paperback

Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/3hfkehad

Waterstones: https://tinyurl.com

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Royal Witches: acusaciones y complots sin magias

Royal Witches - Gemma Hollman

calificación: 4 /5  ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

detalles: Libro digital, en inglés

sinopsis: Hasta la histeria colectiva del siglo XVII, las acusaciones de brujería en Inglaterra eran raras. Sin embargo, cuatro mujeres reales, relacionadas en la familia y en los lazos de la corte, Juana de Navarra, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta de Luxemburgo y Elizabeth Woodville, fueron acusadas de practicar brujería para matar o influir en el rey. Algunas de estas mujeres pueden haber recurrido a las "artes oscuras" para adivinar el futuro u obtener pociones curativas, pero el propósito de las acusaciones era puramente político. A pesar de su estatus, estas mujeres eran vulnerables debido a su género, ya que los hombres que las rodeaban las movían como peones para obtener ganancias políticas. En Royal Witches, Gemma Hollman explora las vidas y los casos de estas supuestas brujas, ubicándolas en el contexto histórico de la Inglaterra del siglo XV, un escenario plagado de agitación política y guerra. En una época en la que la línea entre la ciencia y la magia era borrosa, estos ensayos ofrecen una visión tentadora de cómo se usaría la magia maliciosa y cómo más tarde causaría tal histeria masiva en los siglos venideros.

La quieres leer? cierra esto y ve a buscarla o mándame un mensaje para pasártela en formato digital gratuitamente 👍 Ya la leíste o no la vas a leer y te interesa la opinión? adelante

Opinión y chisme: 👇👇👇

🧙‍♀️ ¿Buscas maleficios, encantamiento, pociones o cosas esotéricas relacionadas con brujas? Pues aquí no hay nada de eso, mi ciela, aquí solo hay datos sobre complots en medio de guerras civiles en una Inglaterra medieval.

Aunque esto desanime a los que buscamos cosas estilo esotérico, el lado histórico de este libro es asombroso, porque esto contiene excelente información sobre 4 mujeres nobles que fueron acusadas de brujería, específicamente mujeres que formaron parte en la historia de la guerra de las rosas, mujeres poderosas que sencillamente fueron usadas y culpadas para quitarles su fortuna, o porque eran esposas del lado rival de alguien poderoso, por ambición generalmente.

Los capítulos se extienden a medida que se avanza porque la autora da un enorme contexto sobre toda la situación y ambientación en la que se encontraban ellas, y aunque sus datos personales son casi nulos, la autora se encarga de añadir la información más olvidada que halló y algunas suposiciones para darles vida a cada una.

E incluso si estas mujeres se libraron de una condena trágica (la típica condena a la hoguera o ahorcamiento) diría que sus destinos fueron bastante tristes, peor aun porque la historia se ha encargado injustamente de distorsionar su historia u olvidarlas por completo.

Le doy 4☆, es una lastima de no profundice en los datos sobre la brujería medieval en sí, pero para lo demás que buscaba (algo absolutamente histórico) no me ha decepcionado, es mas, me gustó todo, especialmente porque aborda el tema de ‘la guerra de los 100 años’ y ‘la guerra de las rosas’, mi época preferida para lo histórico.

Solo se lo puedo recomendar a los amantes de lo histórico, hay información muy detallada sobre complots políticos y traiciones 👌.

#royalwitches #nonfictionbooks #historicalbooks #booklover #bookstagram #bookstagramperu #bookstaexplore .

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Shana Abe's New Book on April!

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I absolutely adored Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken when it first came out. When people started reading Nothing But Sky, I heard a lot of comparisons to this beloved movie and it made me smile. The movie definitely does have the same elements as NBS. A determined girl chasing her dreams. A found family who supports her. And a swoony love interest who is willing to do anything to protect her and keep her safe, all while not standing in the way of her goals. Have you watched this movie? If not, I highly recommend you check it out and see how it compares to my debut! . . . . . #nothingbutsky #wildheartscantbebroken #yahistorical #yahistoricalfiction #yareadsofsummer #yabooks #booksbooksbooks #yabookworm #yabookshelf #summerreading #summertbr #historicalbooks #historicalreads #earlyaviation #barnstorming #quickreads #yasummertbr #bookish #booklove #yabookstagram #yabooksofinstagram #yabookhaul https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9UrTJlYH5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Here I am with some very badly applied nail varnish restoring a 17th century embroidered book binding in the Royal School studio. Posted @withregram • @rsnembroiderystudio Step by step reproducing one of the missing raised work leaves. #rsn #royalschoolofneedlework #embroiderystudio #handembroidery #17thcenturyembroidery #historicalbooks #stumpwork #raisedworkembroidery #metalthreadembroidery #textileconservation #textilerestoration #embroideryrestoration #embroideryconservation https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOWjYZH85T/?igshid=vxn0jfg3wds6