The King's Quinto : The Life and Times of Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618)

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Summary: The Duke of Northumberland has reviewed the King's Quinto
Review: 'I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very 'readable, well researched and interesting. The personalities came to life in a realistic manner adding flesh and blood to the skeleton of a complex historical period. By mixing the real letters and documents of the day with John Talbot's vivid 'commentary', academic interest is softened and brightened, helping the reader to understand exactly what is going on.

The book, of course, has particular significance to me as my ancestor, the IX Earl of Northumberland, like Raleigh, spent many years imprisoned in the Tower of London and might well have suffered the same fate. His academic interests, luxurious apartments and friendship with Raleigh and other inmates, made this period of his life bearable if not welcome, as you clearly describe.'

The Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle

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Summary: the kings quinto
Review: good content in the book its an exellent reference book the drawings are brilliant.

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Summary: The King's Quinto - The Life and Times of Sir Walter Raleigh
Review: The King's Quinto (The Life and Times of Sir Walter Raleigh - 1552-1618) is in my opinion a compelling read in so much as, like the author C.S. Forrester with his technical ability to describe military men in action by his knowledge and insight of the subject in hand, likewise Barbara O'Sullivan has a similar approach to detail in the chapter entitled The Battle of Cadiz, leaving the reader a desire to continue on to the next chapter. As a complete layman on history, I found her book very satisfying.