Category Archives: translation

The Lairds of Cromarty

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

This is a review that was published recently in February issue of The Historical Novels Review. I’ve included it here because it was such an unusual book, as well as a great translation. THE LAIRDS OF CROMARTY Jean-Pierre Ohl, translated … Continue reading →

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More research for the Tapestry and a session with the Designer

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

I think I’ve already mentioned that each panel in the Great Scottish Tapestry has a number of “badges” which are particular to the theme of the panel and each group has to come up with ideas for filling them.  The … Continue reading →

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Translation: 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

It is traditional to sit down, at the junction of years, and look back at memorable events that have occurred in the previous twelve months. So, for what it’s worth, here are my top translation-related events for 2012. Books read: … Continue reading →

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The Italian Renaissance State

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

A new – and, for once, largely Italian – “take” on the development of the Italian Renaissance State has just come out from Cambridge University Press.  Edited by Andrea Gamberini and Isabella Lazzarini, this rich collection proposes a refreshingly “home-grown” … Continue reading →

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