Reviews

The King and the Catholics: The Fight for Religious Liberty in Georgian England by Antonia Fraser

ttodd86's review against another edition

2.0

Given the amount of research required to produce this book, my rating is probably a bit harsh. No doubt, there was a lot of work involved here. The problem is in the presentation. Perhaps if I were British, or if I had a much more extensive understanding of British history and government structure, I would have enjoyed this book more. Instead, I was left to go online and look up some historical events referenced in the text. Meanwhile, in other areas the amount of side events described and the details were frustrating. It seems like Fraser was stuck between writing a much longer and more extensive book versus a slimmer and more publicly-accessible piece. The result, at least for me, was a disappointment.

duchessofreadin's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my goodness! What a book! There was so much information that I was unaware of, and this book lays it out in explicit detail. Between Ireland and England, the great debate that raged for decades over the "Catholic Question."

Not only does this book answer a lot of questions, but it dives into the backgrounds of the men involved, giving quite a bit of detail about motives and so much more! A great read!

ihavenouseforit's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

1.0

rhodesee's review against another edition

3.0

I have enjoyed everything I've read by Antonia Fraser and The King and the Catholics is no exception. The research is impeccable and the story incredible readable.