Happy March everyone and do I have a treat for you! March's Books of the Month are from Goosebottom Books’ second series, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Dastardly Dames , which explores the lives of some of the most fascinating women in history, each of whom got labeled with a terrible nickname. While satisfying tweens' tastes for something a little darker, the series also appeals to its readers’ powers of analysis and sense of fairness—asking if these women’s nicknames were just. Each woman’s story is presented in rich historical and cultural context, with gorgeous original gouache paintings by Peter Malone, as well as photographs of artifacts, reproductions of archival paintings, maps, and timelines. Just have a gander at page from Marie Antoinette: 'Madame Deficit .' Isn't it gorgeous and a perfect way to introduce your pre-teen daughter (or son) to some of the world's most dastardly dames. I'm not sure that I agree with including Marie Antoinette
I just found out that Scandalous Women was just given an "Excellent Blog Award" by World of Royalty and Reading the Past (7/14). Wow! Thank you so much.
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I keep forgetting to thank you for including my blog in your listing of historical blogs on your sidebar. So here I go, "Thank you:)"
By the way, my friend Greek blogger Christos who is a political blogger, but who loves history included one of your older posts about Mary Tudor on his post for today:
http://cmoiss.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_10.html
Have a great remainder of the week!
tons of great finds! I especially appreciate the Edwardian site. I was just surfing looking for clothing and architecture references of this period. (Illustrating a book cover that takes place during this time)
This site is a huge help. thanks!
Love your avatar! And thanks so much for passing on the "Excellent Blog Award" to me. I feel so honored and shy all of a sudden.
I will definitely pay it forward. With your support, I feel like I'm in good bad-girl company!
Cheers, Joyce
I don't know if I've said this before, but you should put all of your posts in a book titled "Scandolous Women." I'd buy it!!!!
BTW, I nominated you right back :)
Thanks for the nomination!