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.
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.
Office has a very distinguished group of observers!
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Office has a very distinguished group of observers!
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.
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.
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!
Chuffed with my Secret Santa present!
December 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Chuffed with my Secret Santa present!
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.
So much bad luck in the last two days so did some retail therapy.
December 20, 2024 at 8:36 PM
So much bad luck in the last two days so did some retail therapy.
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:
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?
Today in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French in Notre Dame. When it came to the actual coronation, he took the crown from Pope Pious VII and crowned himself, which basically sums him up to a T.
#napoleonbonaparte #frenchhistory #jacqueslouisdavid #napoleon
#napoleonbonaparte #frenchhistory #jacqueslouisdavid #napoleon
December 2, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Today in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French in Notre Dame. When it came to the actual coronation, he took the crown from Pope Pious VII and crowned himself, which basically sums him up to a T.
#napoleonbonaparte #frenchhistory #jacqueslouisdavid #napoleon
#napoleonbonaparte #frenchhistory #jacqueslouisdavid #napoleon
And Napoleonic marshals, right?
Right?
Right?
November 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM
And Napoleonic marshals, right?
Right?
Right?
Pizza & dessert wine cause I’m a classy bitch 😂
November 29, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Pizza & dessert wine cause I’m a classy bitch 😂
Well this is fun!
November 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Well this is fun!
Today in “I wish I was rich…”
November 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Today in “I wish I was rich…”
Joining in because why not!
November 18, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Joining in because why not!
I’m not even sorry.
November 17, 2024 at 6:43 AM
I’m not even sorry.
I am especially fond of the antisocial baldy badass that is Marshal Davout, the human colander Marshal Oudinot and will fight anyone who says anything bad about Marshal Lefebvre!
November 12, 2024 at 8:09 PM
I am especially fond of the antisocial baldy badass that is Marshal Davout, the human colander Marshal Oudinot and will fight anyone who says anything bad about Marshal Lefebvre!
Hi everyone!
If you’ve not followed me over at the other place, I am a Napoleonic history enthusiast and am usually wittering somewhere about the Marshals of the Empire and their fascinating wives!
Have done a few episodes with @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & @andnapoleon.bsky.social on the subject.
If you’ve not followed me over at the other place, I am a Napoleonic history enthusiast and am usually wittering somewhere about the Marshals of the Empire and their fascinating wives!
Have done a few episodes with @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & @andnapoleon.bsky.social on the subject.
November 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Hi everyone!
If you’ve not followed me over at the other place, I am a Napoleonic history enthusiast and am usually wittering somewhere about the Marshals of the Empire and their fascinating wives!
Have done a few episodes with @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & @andnapoleon.bsky.social on the subject.
If you’ve not followed me over at the other place, I am a Napoleonic history enthusiast and am usually wittering somewhere about the Marshals of the Empire and their fascinating wives!
Have done a few episodes with @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & @andnapoleon.bsky.social on the subject.
On most #rememberancesunday growing up, we spoke about my dad’s dad - who had been a Japanese POW as a teenager, and my mum’s grandfather, who died in France 1940.
But more and more each year I find myself thinking about the letter received by his wife: my great-granny Christina.
But more and more each year I find myself thinking about the letter received by his wife: my great-granny Christina.
November 10, 2024 at 9:36 AM
On most #rememberancesunday growing up, we spoke about my dad’s dad - who had been a Japanese POW as a teenager, and my mum’s grandfather, who died in France 1940.
But more and more each year I find myself thinking about the letter received by his wife: my great-granny Christina.
But more and more each year I find myself thinking about the letter received by his wife: my great-granny Christina.