Sarum 2
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Aan de hand van het leven van vijf families wordt het leven in en rond Salisbury vanaf de vroege middeleeuwen tot heden geschetst.
Deze auteur staat bekend om zijn meeslepende historische romans die het verleden tot leven brengen door middel van meeslepende portretten van plaatsen en mensen. Zijn werken richten zich vaak op één geografisch gebied en volgen de ontwikkeling ervan door de eeuwen heen. Met nauwgezet onderzoek en vloeiende proza trekt hij lezers naar diverse historische tijdperken en creëert hij epische verhalen over menselijke ervaringen.







Aan de hand van het leven van vijf families wordt het leven in en rond Salisbury vanaf de vroege middeleeuwen tot heden geschetst.
Aan de hand van het leven van vijf families wordt het leven in en rond de Zuidengelse stad Salisbury vanaf de late ijstijd tot de vroege Middeleeuwen geschetst.
Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.
A masterpiece that is breathtaking in its scope, SARUM is an epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history. This rich tapesty weaves a compelling saga of five families who preserve their own particular characteristics over the centuries, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the future.
The internationally bestselling author takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of China, beginning in 1839 at the onset of the First Opium War and continuing through Mao's Cultural Revolution to the present day. Edward Rutherfurd, known for his grand historical sagas, chronicles the fortunes of Chinese, British, and American families as they navigate the tides of history. His deeply researched narrative captures the essence of Chinese society, its ancient traditions, and the upheavals that shaped its emergence as a global power. The story is filled with romance, adventure, heroines, and scoundrels, showcasing the struggles and fortunes of its characters. From Shanghai to Nanking and the Great Wall, Rutherfurd vividly depicts the rise and fall of empires and the dramatic clash between the colonial West and the opulent East. This extraordinary tale is both majestically told and meticulously researched, offering a thrilling portrait of one of the world’s most remarkable countries.
London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian
Edward Rutherfurd narrates the vibrant history of a great city, from its origins as a small Indian fishing village to the towering skyscrapers of the modern era. The tale begins with Dutch traders who ventured into the wilderness, followed by British settlers whose governance sparked rebellion and ultimately the birth of a nation. The narrative captures the turmoil of a country divided over slavery, with the Civil War igniting deadly riots within the city. Themes of hope, greed, and corruption intertwine as waves of immigrants—Germans, Irish, Italians, and Jews—arrive at Ellis Island, enriching the city's cultural tapestry. Amidst political corruption and financial speculation on Wall Street, fortunes rise and fall, epitomized by the Roaring Twenties and the Great Crash. Iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Twin Towers symbolize the city’s ambitions. Rutherfurd weaves this compelling saga through a blend of fictional and historical characters, illustrating the city's evolution over four centuries. Through the lens of this city, he vividly brings to life the broader narrative of America, creating an unforgettable epic.
A tale of fierce battles, hot-blooded romances, and family and political intrigues, The Rebels of Ireland brings the story begun in The Princes of Ireland to a stunning conclusion.
The epic novel of the most romantic city in the world.
Few places lie closer to the heart of the nation's heritage than the New Forest. Now, Edward Rutherfurd, weaves its history and legends into compelling fiction. From the mysterious killing of King William Rufus, treachery and witchcraft, smuggling and poaching run through this epic tale of well-born ladies, lowly woodsmen, sailors, merchants and Cistercian monks. The feuds, wars, loyalties and passions of generations reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Jane Austen's Bath, and whose ramifications continue through the age of the Victorian railway builders to the ecologists of the present day.
Brilliantly weaving impeccable historical research with stirring storytelling, Edward Rutherfurd explores our shared Celtic roots in a magnificent epic of Ireland spanning eleven centuries. While vividly conveying the passions and struggles that shaped particularly the character of Dublin, Rutherfurd portrays the major events in Irish history: the tribal culture of pagan Ireland; the mission of Saint Patrick; the coming of the Vikings; the making of treasures like the Book of Kells; and the tricks of Henry II, which gave England its first foothold in medieval Ireland. Through the interlocking stories of a memorable cast of characters–druids and chieftains, monks and smugglers, noblewomen and farmwives, laborers and orphans, rebels and cowards–Rutherfurd captures the essence of a place and its people in a thrilling story steeped in the tragedy and glory that are Ireland.
Here is Edward Rutherfurds classic novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning two thousand years. He brings this vibrant citys long and noble history alive through the ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of half-a-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the twentieth century. Generation after generation, these families embody the passion, struggle, wealth, and verve of the greatest city in the world.
Rozsáhlý dvoudílný historický epos o založení a postupném rozvoji Dublinu ve své první části popisuje historii Irska zhruba od pozdní doby ledové až po reformaci za Jindřicha VIII. v 16. století Prostřednictvím lehce nahozených dramatických příběhů řady smyšlených hrdinů se čtenář stává svědkem vzniku tohoto města a jeho narůstající moci od éry mýtů a legend až do historických mezníků v jeho rozvoji. Autor se snaží přiblížit etapu zápasů o moc mezi jednotlivými královstvími úsilí o sjednocení pod ústřední vládou a především jeho snahy o samostatnost. Ve velkolepé mozaice provází čtenáře nejen dějinami Irska, ale snaží se zachytit i neopakovatelné kouzlo tohoto kraje a postihnout svérázný charakter lidí, kteří jej od nepaměti obývají. Jako ve svých předcházejících románech i zde autor postupoval na základě dochovaných historických pramenů, třebaže musel některé detaily ze starších historických období fabulovat.
Der große China-Roman | Die epische und wechselhafte Geschichte Chinas: ein historischer Roman vom internationalen Bestsellerautor
„Das Reich der Mitte“ von Edward Rutherfurd ist ein opulenter historischer Roman, der das 19. Jahrhundert in China beleuchtet. Er schildert den Konflikt zwischen Ost und West, die Opiumkriege und die kulturellen Spannungen, die zur Entstehung des modernen China führten. Eine fesselnde Saga über Macht, Traditionen und menschliche Schicksale.
Лондониум. Лондон. Сердце Британской империи. Город прекрасных архитектурных памятников. Город великих ученых, писателей и художников. Город, выживший, несмотря на страшную эпидемию чумы и чудовищный пожар, которые практически уничтожили средневековый Лондон. Это захватывающий рассказ о людях, живших в городе от времен древних кельтских племен до наших дней. Увлекательная история многих поколений семей, чьи судьбы переплелись в этом легионе Юлия Цезаря, вторгшегося на остров два тысячелетия назад, рыцарей-крестоносцев, отправлявшихся отвоевывать Святую землю, свидетелей бурной семейной жизни Генриха VIII, участников постройки театра "Глобус", где играли пьесы Шекспира, свидетелей индустриальной революции нашего времени. Это роман для всех тех, кто побывал в Лондоне и полюбил этот город. Эта книга для всех тех, кому еще предстоит там побывать.
El autor narra los acontecimientos más importantes en la historia de este país, desde la época pre-cristiana hasta el siglo XVI: el reinado de los reyes de Tara, la misión de Saint Patrick; la invasión de los vikingos y la fundación de Dublín, las artimañas del Enrique II, que dio a Inglaterra su control en la isla en 1167, etc. El libro se cierra con el conflicto entre los reyes ingleses y los príncipes de Irlanda y la cólera de Enrique VIII. Los lectores asisten a todos estos acontecimientos de la rica histora de Irlanda.
Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.
Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.
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