History of Magic: Term XXVI, Activity 08 History Rec

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Activity: History Rec
Points: 10 points participation
Deadline: Thursday August 29 at 11pm UTC (7pm EDT)
Details: Recommend a novel / short story / biography that relates to history in some way! This can be historical fiction, medieval fantasy or even nonfiction. Include Title, Author, and a brief summary. Use the textbox provided to submit & sign with your name and house (or a sigtag) for points!

<B>Title/Author</b>: <B>Historical Time Period:</b> (can be specific like 1900 or general like medieval England) <B>Brief summary:</b> name/house/sigtag

Don't forget to sign the roster to receive bonus points!
 

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[meredith44]

Title/Author: The Sunne in Splendor by Sharon K. Penman
Historical Time Period: England during the War of the Roses, specifically from about 1460 to 1485
Brief summary: This is a historical fiction account of the life of Richard III, starting from when he was a young child until his death. Most people are familiar with Richard through such sources as Shakespeare's play, accounts where he is usually portrayed as an evil villain. Sharon Penman instead took the tack that "history is written by the victors" and tried to use as many sources written during the time of Richard's life rather than the time after his defeat. And the picture she paints is of a man who made some poor choices but who was complex and interesting and trying to do the right thing. It's a compelling and different take on a person that has quite the reputation otherwise.

Meredith // Hufflepuff