The Uncrowned Kings of England - The Black Legend of the Dudleys

Zusatztext " This is the first full account of this reckless! glamorous! ambitious and politically significant family! told by leading Tudor historian Derek Wilson! whose recent study of Henry VIII's rule! In the Lion's Court! was widely acclaimed as 'one of the most useful and stimulating books about our most important dynasty.' Sunday Times " 'Derek Wilson tells the story . . . with an effectiveness that few other biographies have matched.' Daily Telegraph " ' This should become the standard work on the subject . . . the most accurate and vivid portrayal to date.' Literary Review Informationen zum Autor DEREK WILSON is a renowned Tudor historian. A graduate of Peterhouse, Cambridge, he has written over 50 critically acclaimed books including A Brief History of the Circumnavigators , and The Uncrowned Kings of England , as well as recent biographies of Charlemagne and Holbein. He is a writer and presenter for radio and television and is also the founder of the Cambridge History festival. He lives in North Devon. Visit his website: www.derekwilson.com Zusammenfassung A fascinating biography of the Dudley family, who played an integral role in many of the political intrigues of the Tudor period.

Product details

• Authors: Derek Wilson, Mr Derek Wilson
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2005
• EAN: 9781845292300
• ISBN: 978-1-84529-230-0
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; England, European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600