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Summary: Oh so serious...
Review: "You can't really be strong until you see a funny side to things." A message that more than a few of my fellow reviewers should take to heart. And one that Ms. Leon certainly has!I will not spend any great time arguing over the historical accuracy of this book or with the crazed women studies scholars who are outraged by it. I will say, though, lighten up just a wee bit, please. This is an informative and fun book. Like Ms. Leon's other "Uppity" books, it offers to any reader an overview of women in history that is often overlooked. Its sense of humour is what makes the topic matter more inviting and available to a greater number of people. The predominant crusty tomes of "herstory" that are sadly prevailing in this field will put people to sleep faster than Trotsky's "My Life"! I have my advanced degrees in history and women's studies - and I understand the adage of a little knowledge can often be dangerous. But there is nothing in this delightful book that is remotely "dangerous". If anything, with a bit of luck, it will inspire more women - especially young women - to take a deeper look at the subject. Providing strong role models from history is far more productive than teaching young women to yell "victim"! Ms. Leon's books are smart and sassy - and that is what makes them great! We need more of these sort of women - historically and contemporaneously - to demonstrate a path of empowerment for women. Much credit should be given to Ms. Leon for attacking so many years of history with such vigor and vim! A good read for any human being - female or male!
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Summary: Oh so serious...
Review: "You can't really be strong until you see a funny side to things." A message that more than a few of my fellow reviewers should take to heart. And one that Ms. Leon certainly has! I will not spend any great time arguing over the historical accuracy of this book or with the crazed women studies scholars who are outraged by it. I will say, though, lighten up just a wee bit, please. This is an informative and fun book. Like Ms. Leon's other "Uppity" books, it offers to any reader an overview of women in history that is often overlooked. Its sense of humour is what makes the topic matter more inviting and available to a greater number of people. The predominant crusty tomes of "herstory" that are sadly prevailing in this field will put people to sleep faster than Trotsky's "My Life"! I have my advanced degrees in history and women's studies - and I understand the adage of a little knowledge can often be dangerous. But there is nothing in this delightful book that is remotely "dangerous". If anything, with a bit of luck, it will inspire more women - especially young women - to take a deeper look at the subject. Providing strong role models from history is far more productive than teaching young women to yell "victim"! Ms. Leon's books are smart and sassy - and that is what makes them great! We need more of these sort of women - historically and contemporaneously - to demonstrate a path of empowerment for women. Much credit should be given to Ms. Leon for attacking so many years of history with such vigor and vim! A good read for any human being - female or male!
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Summary: Brillant research, spot-on commentary, laugh-out-loud humour
Review: As an author of historical fiction myself ("Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn" and "The Queen's Bastard") I found myself completely educated and entertained by this uppity woman's take on some of history's most fascinating women. Leon's research is absolutly staggering and her love of the subject is evident. Some of the above criticism of the book is laughable. Of course it's not for someone doing in-depth research on a particular woman, but it gives a fabulous overveiw that you will not find anywhere else.
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Summary: More art house history!!! A great read, and a good laugh!!!
Review: As with her other work Uppity Women of Ancient Times, Vicki Leon has scored another well written work on women's history. I gave this volume fours stars, because in this volume as opposed to the one on ancient women, Leon did a bit too much subtle editorializing for my taste. Also the dates on some of here biographies seem somewhat off the mark. However in the balance it is a great work. A great read, and excellent to use for a laugh or two with friends. As a historical source it is art house, and professional historians, would rightly or wrongly most likely shy away from it. Regardless of this I still recommend the book highly.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Being a published author I've read countless history books forresearch but none have been as much FUN as Uppity Women of MedievalTimes! Ms Leon's style is incredible. If this book had been 500 pages it still would have ended too soon! I can't wait to start the other Uppity Women books. Don't hesitate. Buy this one asap!
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Summary: Really, really bad
Review: Don't expect to get many people saying how helpful I am but if I can save your money and time by writing this, I have been helpful. This woman cannot write, and her tone is fantastically smug and annoying. For an example of a book written in a "light" narrative style that is both engrossing and informative, and also has some pretty powerful women to boot, check out "The Last Apocalypse : Europe at the Year 1000 A.D" by James, Jr. Reston.
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Summary: Really, really bad
Review: Don't expect to get many people saying how helpful I am but if I can save your money and time by writing this, I have been helpful. This woman cannot write, and her tone is fantastically smug and annoying. For an example of a book written in a "light" narrative style that is both engrossing and informative, and also has some pretty powerful women to boot, check out "The Last Apocalypse : Europe at the Year 1000 A.D" by James, Jr. Reston.
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Summary: Previous reviews are bizarre.
Review: Everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but the last three one-star, angry, ranting critiques of "Uppity Women of Medieval Times" are nothing short of bizarre. If people want to read serious, academic descriptions of the women in these books, let them pore over hundreds of dry histories for years, and glean the facts that way. They certainly won't have the time to attack this unpretentious, witty and highly astute author who manages to transform the dry gristle of history into an easily digestible feast. A bibliography for one of Vicki Leon's "Uppity" titles would probably be as long as the book itself.
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Summary: An Uppity Woman's Review
Review: Everyone has heard of the famous females Brunhilda and Joan of Arc as well as ladies like the Countess Bathory and Mary, Queen of Scots. However, there are scores of interesting women in history and author Vicki Leon proves this over and over in her Uppity Women book series. After reading Uppity Women of Medieval Times, I became an immediate fan of Leon's work. She brings a fresh approach to history with her series and I highly recommend all of her Uppity Women books as both educational and entertaining reading. The books also make excellent gifts for the Uppity Women in your life!
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Summary: An Uppity Woman's Review
Review: Everyone has heard of the famous females Brunhilda and Joan of Arc as well as ladies like the Countess Bathory and Mary, Queen of Scots. However, there are scores of interesting women in history and author Vicki Leon proves this over and over in her Uppity Women book series. After reading Uppity Women of Medieval Times, I became an immediate fan of Leon's work. She brings a fresh approach to history with her series and I highly recommend all of her Uppity Women books as both educational and entertaining reading. The books also make excellent gifts for the Uppity Women in your life!
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