The reviewer praises Alison Weir's thorough and balanced historical analysis in 'Queen Isabella', appreciating her inclusion of conflicting sources and ability to make historical figures' motivations both human and political without oversimplifying the past.
The reviewer finds Alison Weir's historical analysis in 'Queen Isabella' to be both thorough and balanced. They appreciate her inclusion of conflicting sources and her methodical approach to weighing evidence, which helps in understanding events and people from centuries past. Weir's writing style brings alive the great names of European history, making their motivations relatable and complex. The reviewer admires how Weir avoids oversimplifying the past, presenting a nuanced view of the historical figures and their actions. This approach makes the book engaging and insightful, providing a deeper understanding of the period.
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Weir’s historical analysis both thorough and balanced.
I appreciate her inclusion of conflicting sources, always weighing the evidence and making clear how she comes to conclusions on events and people from centuries past.
She has a delightful way of bringing alive the great names of European history, making their motivations both human and politic without over-simplifying or flattening the admittedly alien world of the past.