tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post9143722503979208161..comments2023-05-02T23:19:12.706+10:00Comments on Armarium Magnum: The Forge of Christendom: The End of Days and the Epic Rise of the WestTim O'Neillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00292944444808847980noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-53695588113219397022012-01-30T20:31:39.748+11:002012-01-30T20:31:39.748+11:00Christof,
I'm flattered that you thought I wa...Christof,<br /><br />I'm flattered that you thought I was worth asking about the relation between history and invention in fiction and maybe I will go into more detail in a future review - I'm sure I will be reviewing a novel at some stage where this question will be relevant.<br /><br />Given that it's not really relevant to this particular review, I'll be brief for now. It'Tim O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292944444808847980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-25387965194366594412012-01-27T14:18:46.998+11:002012-01-27T14:18:46.998+11:00Well, I could read these books, but given how deta...Well, I could read these books, but given how detailed your reviews are, for the most casual, why bother? Glad I found your blog after all these years. <br /><br />-Dartholorin ;-)Dartholorinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-25018505208658050512011-12-29T14:51:01.828+11:002011-12-29T14:51:01.828+11:00(cont.)
[I am asking here because I love the dept...(cont.)<br /><br />[I am asking here because I love the depth of argument that arose. You've seem to have built a readership that's heavily invested in that. I am especially interested in perspectives from people that have very little involvement with the actual creation of fictional writing.]<br /><br />Thank you / best,<br />-C.Christofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031019459519095743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-89479505605867680662011-12-29T14:50:14.638+11:002011-12-29T14:50:14.638+11:00Hej,
came here after watching Agora again; loved ...Hej,<br /><br />came here after watching Agora again; loved and appreciated your comments and was fascinated by the discussion that followed in the comments. Sorry for derailing this topic slightly what follows is neither about Agora specifically, but not related to this review either. I'd have contacted you directly if I'd spotted a way to do so! :)<br /><br />I am a writer, not overly Christofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031019459519095743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-51414138039692610012011-12-15T08:23:14.122+11:002011-12-15T08:23:14.122+11:00Tim,
Great to see you posting. Please keep it up ...Tim,<br /><br />Great to see you posting. Please keep it up - you are always an interesting read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-42477180307272525922011-12-05T20:36:14.827+11:002011-12-05T20:36:14.827+11:00I read it on you recommendation, and it is quite g...I read it on you recommendation, and it is quite good, but I think that he could have sacrificed some material for a better explanation of the nature of the Investiture Conflict and emphasized more how heavily Henry's control of his kingdom relied on his ability to invest bishops. I am also a bit divided on the flowery prose and repeated mention of miracles and rumours of miracles: it CAN Kaptajn Congoboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096496363498080615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-75108381669667095802011-11-23T10:48:47.808+11:002011-11-23T10:48:47.808+11:00The e-book sits in my iPad, awaiting time to read ...The e-book sits in my iPad, awaiting time to read it! (Perhaps sometimes before the _next_ millennium ... ;))Carl(os)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12362011697962819156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-41632577958338328902011-11-23T10:23:58.629+11:002011-11-23T10:23:58.629+11:00I'm delighted to find a new review from your p...I'm delighted to find a new review from your pen/keyboard. Needless to say, it's superb stuff. Just one question: Does Holland make any use of Johannes Fried's recent work on the subject?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-62787076466724656822011-11-22T10:53:38.809+11:002011-11-22T10:53:38.809+11:00I haven't even read it yet, but I wanted to co...I haven't even read it yet, but I wanted to comment how glad I am to see another blog post/review by Tim. These are always enlightening and always eagerly awaited.<br /><br />Now, to read it!Stevo Darklynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-28818671342385258522011-11-21T02:00:08.141+11:002011-11-21T02:00:08.141+11:00Good review Tim. I'll disagree with one of Hol...Good review Tim. I'll disagree with one of Holland's concepts, <i>But never again was the Church and religion fully under the domination of any state</i><br /><br />I'd think the 14th century Church was largely as much under France's thumb as the 11th century Church had been under the HRE's. Philip got Clement to suppress the Templars so he could make a land/money grab. You Curt Emanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531034596024372214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774463840913796679.post-84499512298014001632011-11-21T00:09:47.602+11:002011-11-21T00:09:47.602+11:00Highly enjoyable and readable review. Made me want...Highly enjoyable and readable review. Made me want to buy the book immediately.Fortigurnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877223729405289453noreply@blogger.com