Effigy Hunter, by Christy K Robinson
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Effigy Hunter is a literary genre-bender. There’s nothing like it. It’s nonfiction medieval history, genealogy, monument photography, travelogue, a bucket list of where to go on your effigy hunt, anecdotes about the people behind—or under—the effigies, and a lesson in religious symbols and what they meant to the people who made them. This book contains more than 60 original images, and tables with more than 900 medieval names and burial places in Great Britain and Europe. Many of the subjects were royals or aristocrats, and others were famous or forgotten—until now. If you’re interested in ancestry research, this book is indispensable: you’ll learn what some of your ancestors looked like, and chances are great that you share many of these ancestors with millions of people living today, so you can find out more about what kind of people they were as you extend your lines. You need Effigy Hunter as your trail guide. | Chapters: | Church Monuments | In the beginning, hundreds of years later | I see dead people! | The parts of a medieval church | Stories, images, and tables of 900+ medieval burials | ..United Kingdom: .....England by counties .....Wales .....Scotland .....Ireland | ..Pilgrims and Crusaders | ..France-Flanders-Aquitaine-Normandy | ..Germany-Bavaria-Saxony | ..Hungary | ..Italy | ..Ukraine and Russia | ..Spain and Portugal | Tips for your effigy hunt | Bonus! Excerpt from "Mary Dyer Illuminated" | About the author
Effigy Hunter, by Christy K Robinson - Amazon Sales Rank: #985688 in Books
- Brand: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published on: 2015-09-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .46" w x 6.00" l, .61 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 200 pages
Effigy Hunter, by Christy K Robinson About the Author Christy K Robinson is a magazine and book editor, the author of five books of fiction and nonfiction, and a historical blogger. She's preferred history and historical fiction above all other subjects since she was eight years old. "Effigy Hunter" is the fruit of two decades of research in Great Britain and Europe, as well as in genealogy records.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The book you didn't know you needed but you do! By Ginny Marie Not really sure how to describe this book! Are you fascinated with medieval history? Do you have an interest in genealogy? Do you look for a burial place in hopes of finding an ancestor or person from history? Are you curious about why people were buried they way they were, or where they are? Do you have an interest in the intricate symbolism in churches and tombs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you! Christy K. Robinson tells us about all these things through personal experience and impeccable research. I found I couldn't put it down. Easy to read, with tables of names, dates, and specific places that are very easy to follow. My favorite part of the book would have to be chapter 3, which describes the parts of a medieval church. The stories of who founded these churches and who are buried there are quite interesting. The intricate details of tombs and how they change through the centuries are also included. We get glimpses into these people's lives which makes this book all the more interesting. I guess if I had to describe this book it would be "The book you didn't know you needed, but you do!" A must for medieval lovers.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. History / Genealogy / Travelogue indeed! A fascinating genre-bender! By S. Ling I received this book from the author as an advanced reader not really knowing what to expect, but I was delightfully captivated!I love history for many reasons. Connecting with a past that is far removed from our present is an adventure -- learning about the movers and shakers of the day, what motivated them, and how they shaped the world, all of which is a good study for modern people; but perhaps what is most interesting to me about history above all things is connecting with the day-to-day lives of ordinary people who lived and breathed, who had hopes and dreams for life, and who did the best they could with the life they were given. Christy Robinson, in her forward, states about her book that it is a "history of human beings whose lives are mostly forgotten." She uses the effigies of long-dead people to try to breath some life into the people behind the stone, saying "it's not about the blank stare of the 700-year-old marble effigy -- it's the reminder of the person it represents." In her search for each effigy, she, like others who go in search of ancestors, appreciated the connection with these people whose effigies grace the many churches across Europe, taking in the notion that the people whose effigies now stand cold and dark in those places actually stood in those same places at some point in their lives. The effigies provide a way to wonder about the lives of the people, not just wonder at their tombs.After a bit of introduction, the book follows a trail of effigies regionally throughout mostly Great Britain, but also onto Continental Europe. Information is given about the effigies themselves, the detailed information about their locations and condition, but vignettes of certain individuals make the reading very easy and enjoyable. It's part travelogue/part reference book in a way I have never encountered before. Robinson has a very easy and casual writing style, easily accessible by the casual reader and more serious history student alike.I would recommend this book to people interested in history and genealogy as well as anyone planning trips involving these regions to do a similar search of their own. A lot of time and care was put into the writing of this book, and it is a worthwhile companion for any traveler.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent guide for anyone searching for resting places of their ... By K. L. Clark This is an excellent guide for anyone searching for resting places of their ancestors among the churches of England. Set out county by county, it is a friendly book, easy to read and very informative. Far from just a list of places and people, Ms Robinson has little stories to tell about many of the people whose effigies she has successfully hunted. An invaluable resource for anyone undertaking family research, or just those intrigued by the names and stories behind the crumbling stone images, brass plaques and magnificent tombs.
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Effigy Hunter, by Christy K Robinson
