Customer Reviews

History from a different perspective.. - By: Melly, 28 Sep 2008
This is a fat book-but don't be put off. ffion's writing style is fluid & accessible: she keeps the clarity that is so often missingin biographies that cover such a wide timespan & range of characters. The tone is never judgemental & totally even handedin its treatment of (some not always likeable) people. As it takes a rather more personal & domestic view of late 19th/ early 20th century history the book makes a refreshing change from mere histories of the time. However we are never far from world events so one encounters them from the perspective of engaged bystanders rather than from the main players. It also throws the double standards of the contemporary moral & social climate into sharp relief & acts as an interesting mirror to the current political scene. In summary- an enjoyable & informative read.