Launched in 1996, Reviews covers books and digital resources across every area of historical interest, with all reviews being undertaken by leading experts in the field. It has always been noted for its broad scope, chronologically, geographically and thematically. It now publishes a new issue every week featuring four original reviews on its newly redesigned website, and has published over 1,200 reviews in total, all of which are freely available here.

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Albert. A Life

Jules Stewart
London, I. B. Tauris, 2011, ISBN: 9781848859777; 288pp.; Price: £19.99;
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Reviewed by John R. DavisKingston University

John Davis hopes this book will serve to encourage interest in a prince who actually earned respect rather than simply expecting or being given it.

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