This post is a tribute to the Normans and how they came to shape modern Europe. It draws primarily from the book The Normans: From Raiders to Kings by Lars Brownworth and also from an essay in Unherd by Ed West. The Normans were Vikings who in the ninth century conquered a piece of France … Continue reading How the Normans Shaped Modern Europe
In light of Queen Elizabeth's death, I thought it might be worth revisiting this earlier post in which I reflected on the durability of monarchy over the years. ****** In episode 5 of The Crown‘s season 4, a desperate out-of-work painter named Michael Fagan breaks into Buckingham Palace, enters the queen’s bedroom, sits on the foot … Continue reading The Role of Queen
This post is a tribute to the Normans and how they came to shape modern Europe. It draws primarily from the book The Normans: From Raiders to Kings by Lars Brownworth and also from a recent essay in Unherd by Ed West. The Normans were Vikings who in the ninth century conquered a piece of … Continue reading How the Normans Shaped Modern Europe
This post is a recent piece by Sam Leith about Prince Harry's recent foray into the PR business, published in Unherd. Here's a link to the original. The British royal family is a blogger's gift that keeps on giving. I certainly can't resist, as you can see from these recent posts: here, here, and here. … Continue reading Sam Leith — Harry, the Prince of PR
This post is an essay by Hilary Mantel published in London Review of Books in 2013. Here's a link to the original. I love this piece for two reasons. First, it's a stunning piece of writing by one of the great writers in the English language. If you've never read her trio of novels about … Continue reading Hilary Mantel — Royal Bodies
