History of Magic: Term XXVI, Activity 08 History Rec

[caitieness.livejournal.com]

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!
 

Comments

[liliths-requiem.livejournal.com]

Title/Author: Lady Almina and the Real Downtown Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon
Historical Time Period: Victorian/Edwardian England
Brief summary: This book basically focuses on the real history behind Almina and her husband, the Fifth Earl of Carnarvon. Some interesting highlights include Almina's time as a nurse and administrator of two successful hospitals during WWI, her husband's find of King Tut's tomb, and general life (especially regarding the servants) during this era. I have not watched Downtown Abbey at all, so I don't know how much interest those who have seen the show would have in this book, but I thought it was a very well-written and refreshingly personal account of Victorian and Edwardian upper class life. The author really illustrates the differences between the two eras and the horrors of war. She also delves into family politics and the unwritten codes of the time as well.

[rabidmunkee.livejournal.com]

I actually have this book on my bookshelf to read :) I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes these kinds of books.

Shawn//Hufflepuff