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Derek A. Wilson

    1. leden 1935

    Derek Wilson je autorem historických románů a literatury faktu s padesátiletou praxí. Jeho vysoce ceněná, oceněná díla se převážně zaměřují na Evropu 16. a 17. století. Pro svou beletrii používal různá pseudonymní jména, přičemž svou současnou kriminální sérii z doby Tudorů píše pod jménem D.K. Wilson. Jeho literární práce zkoumají složité historické události s pronikavým vhledem. Wilsonův styl se vyznačuje bohatými detaily a poutavým vyprávěním, které čtenáře vtáhne do minulosti a podnítí jejich zájem o pochopení tehdejších motivací.

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    • 2019

      A History of South and Central Africa

      • 354 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,7(3)Ohodnotit

      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.

      A History of South and Central Africa
    • 2019

      The Mayflower Pilgrims

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,9(7)Ohodnotit

      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

      The Mayflower Pilgrims
    • 2018
    • 2017

      Superstition and Science

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,2(14)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Superstition and Science
    • 2016

      Mrs Luther and Her Sisters

      • 224 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      4,0(14)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Mrs Luther and Her Sisters
    • 2016

      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

      A Brief History of Henry VIII. Reformer and Tyrant
    • 2015

      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!'

      The Traitor's Mark
    • 2014

      Elizabethan Society

      • 278 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
      3,5(20)Ohodnotit

      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'

      Elizabethan Society
    • 2014

      The First Horseman

      • 468 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      3,6(140)Ohodnotit

      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!'

      The First Horseman
    • 2014