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Title: Pleasurable Reading
Review: This is an enjoyable read, but that is not to say it is 'lite'. It is a thorough history without being tedious. It doesn't just focus on major events, there are many other things of interest besides who was king and who came next. For example, the explanation of why the Treasury of England was/is called The Exchequer, why counties are called counties, where the word sheriff comes from. Fun stuff like that. With the major facts and many interesting things, it is a good overview of the history of Britain. The rulers and other players are presented as real people, I get a feel for their personalities. The charts of the kings, in the back before the index, are helpful. The book itself is lovely, with cream colored pages and clear type.I have not finished reading the book yet, but I find time to read some every day. It is a real pleasure.I paid full price for this book and it is definitely worth it.I look forward to Rebecca Fraser's next book. She does her mom proud!
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