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 Libri
Timothy Venning è un ricercatore e autore freelance il cui lavoro storico è caratterizzato da una ricerca meticolosa e da un profondo coinvolgimento nella storia britannica e bizantina. Il suo background accademico, inclusi gli studi di dottorato e i riconoscimenti, supporta i suoi contributi a importanti pubblicazioni biografiche e opere di consultazione specializzate.






Up-to- to date and comprehensive guide to the history of the Arthurian legend.
The book presents a nuanced exploration of historical events, illustrating how resistance grew over time, leading to an unforeseen conflict. It delves into the complexities of societal tensions and the factors that contributed to this escalation, challenging conventional narratives and highlighting the unexpected nature of the outcome. Through detailed analysis, it offers insights into the motivations of key players and the broader implications of this shift in dynamics.
Royal Mysteries of the Tudor Period
- 280pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
A collection of royal mysteries of the Tudor period.
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
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
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.
Royal Mysteries of the Stuart and Georgian Periods
- 224pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
A collection of royal mysteries from the Stuart and Georgian Periods.
An Alternative History of Britain: The Tudors
- 240pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Continues a series that has received good reviews. Fascinating discussion of plausible what if scenarios grounded in real history.
Explores how the survival of Rome might have altered world history.
Focusing on pivotal events from 1066 to 1307, this book chronicles the rise of the Norman dynasty in Britain through to the death of Edward I and the onset of Robert Bruce's revolt. It serves as a valuable resource for students exploring medieval British and European history, providing a detailed timeline of significant occurrences that shaped the era.
This comprehensive guide offers a detailed year-by-year account of significant political, military, religious, and cultural events in the British Isles from 1307 to 1485. Tailored for students, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of medieval British and European history during this pivotal period.
Kingmakers
- 320pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
New paperback edition - Explores the history of the Marcher Lords through their turbulent history on the Welsh frontier from trusted nobles to individual powerhouses and eventually to kings themselves.
The Fall of Cromwell's Republic and the Return of the King
- 328pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
This book completes the series of studies of the 'British Revolution of the Three Kingdoms of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland ' and covers the period from the fall of the 'failed state' and Protectorate in 1657 to the restoration of the Stuart monarchy and Charles II in 1660.
Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France.