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The Legitimacy Of Bastards
A Glimpse of Nobility Born on the Wrong Side Of The Sheets
Every now and then a book comes along that makes you rethink everything. The Legitimacy of Bastards was that book for me! Oh my goodness. I have studied history for years, I have my degrees in it, but there was information in this book that I had never considered. Honestly, it didn’t seem pertinent. How wrong I was!
This is a fabulous book. If you enjoy history, then you need to grab a copy of this book, and read it!
My Rating:
5/5 stars
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My Thoughts on the Legitimacy of Bastards:
As I stated above, this book was one that made me sit back and think! I found so much information that I had never considered! We know the side of the royals, they are well documented, but what about the landed gentry? Knights? There are so many different aspects of life that have not been expounded upon as much. This book delved into those shadows. What happens if you had bastard sons, but no legitimate? What about daughters?
These children, although accepted by their parents, were still considered born “on the wrong side of the sheets.” While today, many will turn a blind…
