books
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War and Peace: Stunning Adaptation of a Literary Classic
Whilst a (sometimes) voracious reader who has tackled some doorstop-sized books in my lifetime, I had always been intimidated by War and Peace. I’ve always loved Anna Karenina, despite its tragic ending — and Keira Knightley’s performance only endeared it to me… Continue reading
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PBS’s Marie Antoinette: A Must-Watch for History Lovers
Did Every Girl Have a Marie Antoinette Phase… or Was It Just Me? Is there any girl who went into history who didn’t have a Marie Antoinette period? I know I did. I was in undergrad when the movie came out, and… Continue reading
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London to Edinburgh and Back! Follow Along on my PhD Journey!
Part 1- London Stop 1! Recently, I had the privilege to go back to the UK just to work in the libraries and archives for material for my PhD in Edinburgh and wow is my head still spinning! It was… Continue reading
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The Crown Corner- Princess Margaret: Love, Loss, and the Townsend Affair
Fans who have watched Princess Margaret’s tragic storyline via The Crown, likely were left with one impression by its conclusion- if only Margaret had been allowed to marry Peter Townsend, things would have ended up different for her. Margaret, became… Continue reading
A Courtly Affair: A Blog of Royal Intrigue and Modern British History 