Donald Alcock

Advantages: informative
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...the book he introduces each chapter setting them into their context. He sets out what is to be used to identify religion and beliefs, the word 'beliefs' is used as beliefs do not always constitute a religion, for the chapters then uses examples and makes assertions based upon the evidence he uses. Much of this evidence is archaeological. As all good history books should do, he mentions other historians who specialise in the different periods and their own arguments. A good example from the book is how much Roman religion was inflicted upon Britain. Four historians are used Miranda Green and Graham Webster who say only a small amount was taken on compared with Martin Henig and Joan Alcock who say that Britain became totally Romanized. Comments are made on the difficulties of interpreting the evidence and if there is evidence that could point... Read review

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Advantages: Inspirational, uplifting, thought provoking
Disadvantages: none

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Advantages: good humour
Disadvantages: boring story

...I adore autobiographies, especially those of famous people. They normally have a fascinating life, and are always determined to make it. Jane McDonald is a lovely person, and this does come across in the book, but she was lucky and didn’t have any struggle in getting where she is, she was spotted on a cruise line that was filmed for a TV show. One thing I did discover about her is that she has a great sense of humour, but you could get a much better autobiography; my favourite is Geri Halliwell’s – now that’s a good story.... Read review

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