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Title: In-depth, Tiresome, Tedious and Dull
Review: Book probably makes a good point, but it is extremely dry and hard to read (yes even for a history novel). The author constantly jumps between different time periods and throws names and facts at the reader without really ever explaining in depth of what they are. As in example, the term singory is used throughout the book yet Martines never explains what it actually is. The author makes the assumption that as a reader you are an absolute expert on this time period. If you are an expert, this book will probably read like poetry to you. However, if you lack a complete understanding, this book will be a tiresome and dull read with farm to unknown and unexplained facts, terms, and names mixed together. Would not recommend to anyone remotely interested in renaissance history.
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