August 09, 2005
Blood and Roses
The Paston family were minor nobility who rose to prominence in 15th century Norfolk. The collection of their family correspondence that survives provides a unique perspective on life in a long lost era - illicit romance, violence with bonus Middle English sound file!, and card games at Christmas. Wikipedia
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Fascinating. A favorite period of mine in English history. Much obliged for the brain food.
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Very cool - I had never heard of this family before and it's fascinating reading. Also, I think I'll get my mom the book for Christmas. )))
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Great post -- I've always been fascinated by the Pastons.
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Oooh. My kind of history reading.... I'll ask at the library for the book. Thanks! (we miss you in #mofirc too =P)
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I've been meaning to read up on the Pastons for some time. Thanks for the post and the reminder!