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David Loades

    David Loades byl britský historik, který se specializoval na tudorovskou éru. Jeho práce se hluboce ponořily do politických, sociálních a náboženských konfliktů této bouřlivé doby. Loades analyzoval mocenské intriky a každodenní život lidí, čímž oživil historii pro moderního čtenáře. Jeho přístup byl známý svou pečlivostí a schopností vykreslit složité postavy.

    The Seymours of Wolf Hall
    The Tudors for Dummies
    Henry VIII
    The Kings & Queens of England
    Thomas Cromwell
    The Life and Career of William Paulet (c.1475-1572)
    • 2022

      A comprehensive look at the letters, documents and contemporary accounts of the Mary Rose - both in her prime and after she was lost

      Letters from the Mary Rose
    • 2016

      The Religious Culture of Marian England

      • 224 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      The book delves into the religious cultures of England under Mary Tudor, examining the tensions between conformity and dissent that emerged after Catholicism's return. It highlights the intricate negotiations of spiritual, political, and legal changes during her reign, providing insight into how these dynamics shaped the nation's religious landscape.

      The Religious Culture of Marian England
    • 2015

      Exploring the intricate dynamics of the Tudor family, this narrative delves into their significant influence during the reign of Henry VIII. It highlights the family's ascent to power, their political maneuvering, and the eventual decline that shaped the course of English history. The book captures the court's vibrant atmosphere, the personal ambitions of its members, and the tumultuous events that led to their downfall, offering a compelling look at one of history's most fascinating dynasties.

      The Seymours of Wolf Hall: A Tudor Family Story
    • 2015
    • 2014

      Catherine Howard

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      A full-scale biography Henry VIII's fifth wife, the teenager who got herself fatally entangled with lovers and ended up with her neck on the block.

      Catherine Howard
    • 2014

      Jane Seymour

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      3,2(13)Ohodnotit

      Author is a renowned expert on the Tudors. The story of Henry VIII's third queen, the wife who gave him what he most desired - a son.

      Jane Seymour
    • 2014
    • 2014

      Mary Rose

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,2(7)Ohodnotit

      The story of Henry VIII's sister Mary Rose, the beautiful princess who married first the King of France and then the great rake of the Tudor era, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.

      Mary Rose
    • 2014

      Thomas Cromwell

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,6(5)Ohodnotit

      The biography of the blacksmith's son who rose to be Henry VIII's right-hand man.

      Thomas Cromwell
    • 2014

      The Kings & Queens of England

      • 528 stránek
      • 19 hodin čtení
      3,7(6)Ohodnotit

      An authoritative and accessible history of the lives of the kings and queens of England by a renowned historian.

      The Kings & Queens of England