Royal mysteries never fail to intrigue readers and TV viewers. The 'mysteries', unravelled and analysed, are of enduring fascination and full of tragedy, suffering and pathos but also heroism and romance.
Timothy Venning Boeken
Timothy Venning is een freelance onderzoeker en auteur wiens historische werk wordt gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en een diepgaande betrokkenheid bij de Britse en Byzantijnse geschiedenis. Zijn academische achtergrond, inclusief zijn doctoraalstudie en onderscheidingen, vormt de basis voor zijn bijdragen aan belangrijke biografische publicaties en gespecialiseerde naslagwerken.
English Civil War is a crucial turning point in British history. This book explores numerous plausible 'what if' questions that show how the war could easily have turned out differently, with far-reaching consequences for British History. It Includes such scenarios as what if Charles I had marched on London straight after his victory at Edgehill.
Up-to- to date and comprehensive guide to the history of the Arthurian legend.
Based on latest historical research and authentic sources, historiography, archaeology and DNA evidence, this book is a collection l of wonderful stories full of human pathos. tragedy, heroism and romance.
Cromwell's Failed State and the Monarchy
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The narrative explores Oliver Cromwell's tumultuous governance in Britain after the English-British Civil Wars, marked by regicide, military dictatorship, and widespread conflict. It delves into the challenges he faced, including opposition from various factions and the eventual collapse of his regime, highlighting the complexities of attempting to establish a stable government in a fractured nation.
The Kings & Queens of Wales
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The lives of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Wales
An Alternative History of Britain: The Anglo-Saxon Age
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Taking a similar approach to his successful If Rome Hadn't Fallen, Timothy Venning explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken.
Continuing a unique series that has so far received strong reviews. Fascinating discussion of 'what-if' scenarios firmly grounded in real history. Contains section on Scottish 'what if's including Robert the Bruce - 700th anniversary of Bannockburn next year (24 June) and Scottish referendum
An Alternative History of Britain: The War of the Roses
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Timothy Venning's exploration of the alternative paths that British history might easily have taken moves on to the Wars of the Roses. What if Richard of York had not given battle in vain? How would a victory for Warwick the Kingmaker at the Battle of Barnet changed the course of the struggle for power? What if the Princes had escaped from the tower or the Stanleys had not betrayed their king at Bosworth? These are just a few of the fascinating questions posed by this book. As always, while necessarily speculative, Dr. Venning discusses all the scenarios within the benefit of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped British history. In so doing, he helps the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been in this tumultuous period.
Continues a series that has received good reviews. Fascinating discussion of plausible what if scenarios grounded in real history