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William Marshal, by David Crouch?
« on: 2013-08-27, 01:42:43 »
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Has anybody read  William Marshal, by David Crouch ? If so,  do you recommend it?

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Re: William Marshal, by David Crouch?
« Reply #1 on: 2013-08-29, 13:48:55 »
I do; it is a definitive resource on The Marshal's life and times, although it is a bit dry in the offing.  Still, if you want to know about William Marshal, that's an excellent place to start.
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Re: William Marshal, by David Crouch?
« Reply #2 on: 2013-08-30, 00:14:59 »
Sir William,

Thank you. I have read Behold the Marshal by RW. Hamilton. if you read it also do you think the books  compare?

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I will add it to my to read list.

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Re: William Marshal, by David Crouch?
« Reply #3 on: 2013-09-03, 18:07:09 »
I have not read that yet...as I'd not heard of it; adding it to the list.  Thank you for sharing.
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Re: William Marshal, by David Crouch?
« Reply #4 on: 2013-09-03, 21:02:42 »
Sir William,

It is available from Kindle for 99 cents.  it is a novel so you know.

Tim
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