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Kicked Out of Heaven Vol. I: The Untold History of The White Races

Kicked Out of Heaven Vol. I: The Untold History of The White Races

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In this review of Kicked Out Of Heaven Vol. I: The Untold History of The White Races, the reviewer finds a dense, unflinching look at European life between cir. 700 and 1700 a.d. This edition reads like a compendium of unsettling social practices and everyday oddities, making it essential for readers who want a raw, granular perspective rather than a sanitized narrative. The book's biggest strength is its willingness to assemble disparate, surprising facts into a readable sequence, so those seeking detailed cultural color will find it rewarding.

Key Features

  • Time span covered: Presents a continuous focus on European society cir. 700-1700 a.d., helping readers trace long-term social patterns across centuries.
  • Wide topical range: Includes material on public health, crime, sexuality, and food, giving a multifaceted picture of daily life and institutions.
  • Specific anecdotes: Details memorable episodes such as 100 pound hail stones and medicinal cannibalism, which make the historical record vivid and immediate.
  • Social practices: Documents institutions like Molly Houses, Orders of Beggars, and government sanctioned prostitution, useful for social and cultural historians.
  • Readable presentation: According to customers, the book is easy to follow, offering good readability even when covering disturbing topics.

Who It's For

This volume suits readers who want candid, sometimes graphic primary-style accounts of European social history rather than a textbook overview; it is valuable to independent historians, cultural scholars, and curious nonfiction readers. It works well as a reference for writers and researchers seeking concrete examples of period behaviors and institutions.

Readers seeking a gentle, family-friendly introduction to medieval and early modern Europe should look elsewhere, as the material includes explicit and unsettling descriptions. Those wanting rigorous academic sourcing may also prefer a companion scholarly edition with extensive citations.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Compiles a broad array of unusual and specific facts that illuminate otherwise overlooked aspects of European life.
  • Readable narrative style makes complex and graphic subjects accessible to general readers.
  • Useful as a source of vivid examples for research, teaching, or creative work.

Cons

  • Material can be graphic and disturbing, so it is not suitable for sensitive readers or a casual overview audience.
  • Presentation emphasizes anecdote and breadth; readers seeking dense academic apparatus may find it limited.

Specifications

Title Kicked Out Of Heaven Vol. I: The Untold History of The White Races
Coverage period cir. 700 - 1700 a.d.
Format Three-volume series (this is Vol. I edition)
Topics included Social practices, crime, food, medicine, sexuality
Notable entries 100 pound hail stones; medicinal cannibalism; Molly Houses
Author/Brand Keenan Booker

Our Verdict

Kicked Out of Heaven Vol. I is a provocative, detail-rich volume that rewards readers seeking vivid, sometimes shocking insights into European life from 700 to 1700 a.d. It is good value for independent readers, writers, and researchers who want concrete examples and readable anecdotes, though those needing gentle introductions or heavy academic sourcing should supplement it with more conventional histories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this volume cover sexual and medical practices?
Yes. The book explicitly addresses sexual customs, prostitution, medicinal cannibalism, and other medical or sexual practices of the period.

Is the book suitable for general audiences?
It is readable but contains graphic and disturbing material, so sensitive readers or those seeking a light overview should be cautious.

Who wrote the book?
The work is presented under the name Keenan Booker and is part of a three-volume series focused on this broad historical span.

Editor's Take

GearMustHave editorial rating: 4.4 out of 5. GearMustHave Editorial Rating

Kicked Out of Heaven Vol. I is a provocative, detail-rich history covering 700-1700 a.d., valuable for researchers and curious readers who want vivid, sometimes disturbing insights into European life and institutions.

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