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#2241649 in Books Ingrun Mann 2017-01-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.95 x .99 x 5.96l; .0 #File Name: 0996365729325 pagesAnna of Saxony The Scarlet Lady of Orange
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Philippa Gregory lovers; will love this Factual book about Anna of Saxony....would love to have this in audiobook form.By FanIf you enjoy Philippa Gregory's books; you'll love this book; and it's historically accurate. Ms. Mann did a terrific job in pulling the reader in and the book still reading like an engrossing novel. I was very moved by the insight Ms. Mann provided into the lives around Anna of Saxony. This was a women of the faith who wanted above all to see as a person.She walks such an excellent; fine line between state of mind: just when the reader is convinced Anna is completely insane; Ms. Mann shows a sudden; deliberate self-awareness in her "madness"; leaving us to thank God; we did not grow up during Anna's time and sympathizing with her behavior to maximum effect. Well done!!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating look at the life and times of a Renaissance era German PrincessBy Amy PThe author tutors our kids in German and I'm a history major so was super excited when I heard that Ingrun had written a book on a German royal. Even though we are super impressed with Ingrun (the author); Anna of Saxony exceeded my expectations because it is a fascinating look at the life of a European royal in what I perceive to be a lesser known time in European history; the 1500's; and from the lesser known viewpoint of a woman and a special woman at that. I also can say that I don't believe that I've ever read a book as well researched as this one and find myself constantly wondering how there was so much available information on an obscure German princess from 450 years ago and how interesting her life and times truly were. You really see how Anna of Saxony; one person; lived and loved in this era and you also have an illuminating view of the politics and intrigues of the time so you're getting both a biography and a revealing lesson in European history. I know it's a select group of people interested in this detail and era of European history; but if you're one of them; I HIGHLY recommend you purchase this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reads like a historical fiction novelBy Team DisorientedI primarily read fiction; however; after I heard about the story of Anna of Saxony; I decided I would give this nonfiction book a try. I picked up the book expecting to find plenty of factual data but not necessarily a captivating story. To say the least; I was pleasantly surprised to actually find myself eager to read paragraph after paragraph because the book read like a historical fiction novel. I was quite entertained with the author's story-telling skills regarding Anna's life as well as her ability to surround this account with relevant and interesting historical information.
