This book recounts the history of Islam from Muhammad's birth in the later sixth century Arabian desert to its cultural adn political force in our time.
#500328 in Books Watkins Sarah Beth 2015-01-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.49 x .32 x 5.48l; .35 #File Name: 1782795855132 pagesLady Katherine Knollys The Unacknowledged Daughter of King Henry VIII
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I read the book with great interest. I wishBy Peggy GirouxI read the book with great interest. I wish; however; there would have been more evidence supporting the theory that Katherine was Henry's illegitimate daughter; and Elizabeth's half sister. Some illustrations showing the uncanny resemblance between Elizabeth and Katherine would have helped bolster the theory of paternity. Also examples of Elizabeth's almost obsessive attachment to Katherine would have helped prove the case. It is also ironic that Mary Boleyn (Katherine's mother; Elizabeth's aunt was married off to Mr. Carey; who was in fact a cousin to Henry VIII on his father's side. What a shame DNA technology did not exist in the 16th century.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nice readBy Kathleen Ingram3.5 stars.I really enjoy reading anything about Mary Boleyn and her family and this book suited me quite well. Probably nothing really knew historically was presented but I enjoyed it. My only criticism is that some of the letters of Henry; Katherine and even Anne and Mary Boleyn were inserted completely when excerpts would have worked.I recommend it and am now into Sarah-Beth Watkins book on the Brandons.30 of 34 people found the following review helpful. Slim.Thin; and uselessBy libbyeI bought this because it was the only bio of Katherine Carey Knollys that I had seen. Given that Henry never acknowledged Katherine because he was planning to marry her mothers' sister; evidence is circumstantial; at best. I didn't like that this reads like a novel; nor that no proper historian wrote it. It is slim; and thin; and makes me think this kind of book is a taster for non-history fans. I plan on donating this . The book is thin-literally; as well as in information. She included no repro images; nor family trees . Renaissance magazine packs more information in a shorter article. I didn't like The Other Boleyn Girl.Even without proven facts; this could have been better presented: Elizabeth Norton has written a bio of Elizabeth Blount that I would prefer.Not worth the money at all.
