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Review: Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady’s Guide to Sex, Marriage and Manners
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Big Announcement!
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Review: Bad Girls from History
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Interview: Bring Jane Home
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Jane Austen: A Brief Timeline
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Women’s Fashion 1784-1970
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Did Henry VIII Love Any of His Wives?
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Hi, I'm Jillianne.
I'm a lover of history, a hoarder of books, and the author of The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII.
The Lazy Historian is a history blog featuring stories from the past with sass. With a focus on Western European and women's history, I delve into anything fascinating. Learn more.
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