Rachael
@bookishrachael.bsky.social
A little bit obsessed with the Napoleonic period. Very often rambling about the Marshals of the Empire or their fascinating wives. Chief Davoutee.
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Rachael
@bookishrachael.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Transferring over my favourite bit of silliness from Twitter where one day, for reasons I can’t remember, we were doing historical Dr Seussing.
The marshals numbered twenty six,
Now here are a few simple tricks
To help you tell them all apart
With no more ado then let us start:
The marshals numbered twenty six,
Now here are a few simple tricks
To help you tell them all apart
With no more ado then let us start:
I AM 100% HERE FOR THIS!!!
For the next seven weeks, we’re looking at women who were actively involved on the Revolution side of the French Revolution, starting with Olympe de Gouges. Guiding our discussion this week is friend of the podcast @leahredmondchang.bsky.social — listen wherever you get podcasts pod.link/1489560920
April 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I AM 100% HERE FOR THIS!!!
Being back in amongst Marshal mayhem had me thinking about the lament I wrote for Macdonald a few years back.
I haven’t written music for Davout, which obvs must be remedied. I feel like he’s more a march than an air though.
I haven’t written music for Davout, which obvs must be remedied. I feel like he’s more a march than an air though.
April 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Being back in amongst Marshal mayhem had me thinking about the lament I wrote for Macdonald a few years back.
I haven’t written music for Davout, which obvs must be remedied. I feel like he’s more a march than an air though.
I haven’t written music for Davout, which obvs must be remedied. I feel like he’s more a march than an air though.
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On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
April 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Office has a very distinguished group of observers!
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Office has a very distinguished group of observers!
Small person woke me at 5: “mummy how do you spell pretzel?”
I’m out of coffee.
POV: Calling husband to ask him to bring red bull home from his night shift.
I’m out of coffee.
POV: Calling husband to ask him to bring red bull home from his night shift.
a man is sitting in a chair making a funny face and giving a thumbs up .
ALT: a man is sitting in a chair making a funny face and giving a thumbs up .
media.tenor.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Small person woke me at 5: “mummy how do you spell pretzel?”
I’m out of coffee.
POV: Calling husband to ask him to bring red bull home from his night shift.
I’m out of coffee.
POV: Calling husband to ask him to bring red bull home from his night shift.
Cracking two hour debate on my favourite topics with a terrific bunch tonight!
April 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Cracking two hour debate on my favourite topics with a terrific bunch tonight!
Duke of Gordon against a glorious blue sky today.
April 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Duke of Gordon against a glorious blue sky today.
I miss the history community we had on Twitter 😭
April 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I miss the history community we had on Twitter 😭
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Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
Interesting point in Bettany Hughes’ “Venus & Aphrodite” re Napoleon’s impact on exposure to Botticelli.
January 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Interesting point in Bettany Hughes’ “Venus & Aphrodite” re Napoleon’s impact on exposure to Botticelli.
Just went to see my Granny in the dementia ward and she knew who
I was today 😭😭😭
I was today 😭😭😭
January 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Just went to see my Granny in the dementia ward and she knew who
I was today 😭😭😭
I was today 😭😭😭
Bet your night isn’t as wild as mine! So rock and roll!
December 31, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Bet your night isn’t as wild as mine! So rock and roll!
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Look forward to January!
Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month:
regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #Waterloo
Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month:
regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #Waterloo
December 26, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Look forward to January!
Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month:
regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #Waterloo
Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month:
regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #Waterloo
Chuffed with my Secret Santa present!
December 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Chuffed with my Secret Santa present!
I mean it’s obviously Davout but of the three candidates it has to be Masséna. At his peak, Napoleon’s equal in natural brilliance.
Mummy Santa has fulfilled all duties. Mr Bookish_Rachael is working.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
December 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM
I mean it’s obviously Davout but of the three candidates it has to be Masséna. At his peak, Napoleon’s equal in natural brilliance.
Mummy Santa has fulfilled all duties. Mr Bookish_Rachael is working.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
December 24, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Mummy Santa has fulfilled all duties. Mr Bookish_Rachael is working.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
So I’m going to shovel tiramisu in my face and listen to a debate about the marshals.
Went to visit my granny on the dementia ward today. She had no idea who I was and spent most of the time talking to a doll.
Feeling pretty low but Mr BookishRachael has me covered.
Feeling pretty low but Mr BookishRachael has me covered.
December 21, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Went to visit my granny on the dementia ward today. She had no idea who I was and spent most of the time talking to a doll.
Feeling pretty low but Mr BookishRachael has me covered.
Feeling pretty low but Mr BookishRachael has me covered.
Me, having watched a heap of Greek Mythology TikToks: I’d quite like to read a bit more on that theme this year. Celtic myth too.
Waterstones this morning:
Waterstones this morning:
December 20, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Me, having watched a heap of Greek Mythology TikToks: I’d quite like to read a bit more on that theme this year. Celtic myth too.
Waterstones this morning:
Waterstones this morning:
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I’m starting to think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords IS a good basis for a system of government
December 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I’m starting to think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords IS a good basis for a system of government
Last online Italian class tonight. Have enjoyed it so much!
December 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Last online Italian class tonight. Have enjoyed it so much!
🎶 All I want for Christmas is a fucking hysterectomy… 🎶
December 9, 2024 at 8:20 PM
🎶 All I want for Christmas is a fucking hysterectomy… 🎶
There’s just no one compares to Philip Quast. The definitive Javert ❤️
I’m gonna need to reread Les Miserables again over the festive period, aren’t I?
I’m gonna need to reread Les Miserables again over the festive period, aren’t I?
December 9, 2024 at 12:43 PM
There’s just no one compares to Philip Quast. The definitive Javert ❤️
I’m gonna need to reread Les Miserables again over the festive period, aren’t I?
I’m gonna need to reread Les Miserables again over the festive period, aren’t I?
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A photo I posted of graffiti in Syria in 2014.
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
December 8, 2024 at 2:51 AM
A photo I posted of graffiti in Syria in 2014.
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
"One day the war will be over and I will return to my poem"
I hope they will return to their poem
Mr Bookish_Rachael and I were supposed to be going away for the weekend for our 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow. So right on schedule the poor small one has got a raging fever and we’ve had to cancel. 😭
December 5, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Mr Bookish_Rachael and I were supposed to be going away for the weekend for our 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow. So right on schedule the poor small one has got a raging fever and we’ve had to cancel. 😭