A. L. Rowse was a professional (and widely respected) historian, specialising in the Tudor period.
He was a true man of the countryside, like Shakespeare,
This work is a powerful biography, illuminated by an intimate knowledge and love of Shakespeare's writings.
His style has dated but his enormous knowledge of the period allows us easily to understand Shakespeare in his time.
Unhesitatingly recommend. Did not buy my copy from Amazon, have had one for years.
