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ricefun's review
5.0
This is the second lecture series I've listened to by Professor Bucholz. This is another fantastic course that gives a good balance between being a survey course covering many years of British history with sharing specifics and integrating a sense of the everyday for all of the people living through these time periods. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys studying British culture and history.
megmro's review
5.0
Fantastic! I read this as a sort of "part two" to "The Story Of Medieval England from King Arthur To The Tudor Conquest" (Great Courses #8410) by Jennifer Paxton.
I loved these lectures. Professor Bucholz is a very engaging lecturer, and I loved to hear him make semi-private comments to himself -- a sort of comedic, Shakespearian aside. Hilarious.
I appreciated the breadth of his lectures; not only did he go over what was happening with the kings and other "power people", but he also took time to analyze the life of the theoretical common man and woman. He did a great job at giving voice to some of the marginalized factions of English history and society.
It was also nice to have a few lectures on what was happening in the humanities during the eras covered in the lectures. Professor Bucholz wove it all together in an exciting, interesting, and memorable way.
I'm getting very excited for my London trip! :)
I loved these lectures. Professor Bucholz is a very engaging lecturer, and I loved to hear him make semi-private comments to himself -- a sort of comedic, Shakespearian aside. Hilarious.
I appreciated the breadth of his lectures; not only did he go over what was happening with the kings and other "power people", but he also took time to analyze the life of the theoretical common man and woman. He did a great job at giving voice to some of the marginalized factions of English history and society.
It was also nice to have a few lectures on what was happening in the humanities during the eras covered in the lectures. Professor Bucholz wove it all together in an exciting, interesting, and memorable way.
I'm getting very excited for my London trip! :)
annelives's review
4.0
3.5 stars
I thought overall this was a good set of lectures. Some of the lectures felt too rehearsed and I think he overused quotes, but overall I enjoyed the series and learned something new.
I thought overall this was a good set of lectures. Some of the lectures felt too rehearsed and I think he overused quotes, but overall I enjoyed the series and learned something new.
suannelaqueur's review
5.0
ONE MILLION STARS. OK, I realize this lecture series might have an audience of one and I am IT, but if you count yourself among the geekdom of European history fans, I can't recommend this enough. I want Bucholz to be my permanent social studies teacher. Tutor for life. Governess. Governor? Whatever. If he teaches material, I will learn the shit out of it. This is a super complicated time in English history and he makes it clear, approachable and FUNNY. I guffawed or smiled out loud each episode. Every lecture I found myself thinking, "Ohhh, now I get it. That's what that war was all about. That's why that thing was such a big deal. That's what 'Glorious Revolution' meant...." If you got a hungry mind and this is your kind of meal, pull up a chair. Eat every bite. It's sooooooo good.
shoelessmama's review
5.0
This was fantastic! Great instructor on a topic that I have always been interested in. I went into this lecture series with a bit of trepidation since all of the ones I've watched so far have been either 24 or 36 lectures long. This one has 48 lectures. On top of that I realized shortly after beginning that it was due back at the library in 6 days and could not be renewed. It was a pleasure to watch this even at the increased rate. I usually watch during my morning workout but had to find other times through out the day in order to finish in time and I did not get tired of watching. I may watch this series again since it was so much to take in in such a short time but I will gladly do so.
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