Derek Wilson, écrivain fort de cinquante ans d'expérience, crée des œuvres de fiction et de non-fiction historiques qui explorent principalement l'Europe des XVIe et XVIIe siècles. Ses œuvres acclamées plongent dans les complexités des événements historiques, offrant aux lecteurs un voyage captivant dans le passé. Le style narratif de Wilson se caractérise par une richesse de détails et une approche engageante, rendant les périodes historiques complexes accessibles et fascinantes. Son écriture invite les lecteurs à comprendre les motivations et les circonstances qui ont façonné ces époques cruciales.
This historical account explores the development of regions in Africa south of the Congo Forest, tracing significant events and societal changes from around A.D. 1000 until the emergence of independent states. It delves into the cultural, political, and economic transformations that shaped the continent, highlighting key figures and civilizations that influenced the region's history. The narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics that defined this part of Africa over the centuries.
This riveting reassessment of the voyage of the Mayflower explores the
background and motives of those who sailed in her, taking us closer to the
real reasons behind the epic journey číst celé
A multi-faceted story of heroes and villains, mystics and sceptics, earnest
seekers of truth and charlatans, a narrative that bristles with the names of
remarkable scholars, many famous, some now obscure.
This book explores the significant influence of the Reformation on women and highlights their crucial roles during this transformative period in history. It delves into the ways women's lives were affected and how they contributed to the movement.
Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the most powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff? In his brilliant new history of the life of Henry VIII, Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him 'A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm'. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ruled the nation like a tyrant. He treated his subjects as cruelly as he treated his wives. Based on a wealth of new material and a lifetime's knowledge of the subject Derek Wilson exposes a new portrait of a much misunderstood King. PRAISE FOR DEREK WILSON'S PREVIOUS WORKS: The Uncrowned Kings of England: 'Stimulating and authorative' - John Guy 'Masterly. [Wilson] has a deep understanding of . . . characters, reaching out accross the centuries' - Sunday Times Hans Holbein: Portrait of an Unknown Man: 'Fascinating' Sarah Bradford, Daily Telegraph 'Highly readable . . . The most accurate and vivid portrayal to date' Alison Weir
For fans of the BBC's adaptation of Wolf Hall and the Shardlake series by CJ
Sansom comes a historical crime novel based on a real unsolved Tudor mystery.
Historian and novelist Alison Weir says, 'If you liked Shardlake, you will
love this exciting new series of novels set in the turbulent age of Henry
VIII, Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell. Highly recommended!'
Interweaves the personal histories of a representative selection of twenty or so figures - including Nicholas Bacon, the Statesman; Bess of Hardwick, the Landowner; Thomas Gresham, 'the Financier'; John Caius, 'the Doctor'; John Norreys, 'the Soldier'; and Nicholas Jennings, 'the Professional Criminal'
For fans of the BBC's adaptation of Wolf Hall and the Shardlake series by CJ
Sansom comes a historical crime novel based on a real unsolved Tudor mystery.
Historian and novelist Alison Weir says, 'If you liked Shardlake, you will
love this exciting new series of novels set in the turbulent age of Henry
VIII, Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell. Highly recommended!'
