John the Baptist
- 288bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
A respected historian traces the real life and times of this major figure in Christianity and Islam.
Josephine Wilkinson Boeken
Dr Josephine Wilkinson duikt in de levens van belangrijke historische figuren, met name uit de middeleeuwen en de vroegmoderne tijd. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door gedegen historisch onderzoek en een analytische aanpak die de complexiteit van de levens en contexten van haar onderwerpen blootlegt. Door zorgvuldig onderzochte verhalen brengt ze belangrijke historische figuren tot leven en belicht ze vaak over het hoofd geziene facetten van hun verhalen. Haar kenmerkende stijl maakt historische gebeurtenissen zowel toegankelijk als boeiend voor een breed publiek.
The biography delves into the life of Louis XIV, offering a fresh and insightful perspective on this iconic French monarch. It explores his self-identification as the Sun King, revealing how this belief shaped his political philosophy and relationships. The narrative includes elements of court intrigue, legendary beginnings, and a complex character marked by charm and darkness. As a politician, Louis achieved great power and sophistication, but ultimately faced the decline of his reign amid personal and national turmoil.
The Man in the Iron Mask
- 288bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
The truth behind the mystery of European history's most famous prisoner. It is time his story was retold for a new audience.
Louis XIV
- 360bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
A major new biography of France's most famous king, the longest-reigning monarch in European history, by acclaimed biographer Josephine Wilkinson.
A major new biography of the young Richard III.
An in-depth biography of Henry VIII's fifth queen, whose beheading was one of the greatest scandals of the Tudor age.
The Princes in the Tower
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Did Richard III Murder His Nephews, Edward V & Richard of York? Huge interest in Richard III at the moment with the discovery of his skeleton and also with his historical rehabilitation
The scandalous true story of Mary Boleyn, the infamous sister of Anne Boleyn and mistress of Henry VIII.