Sarah Bradford è un'esperta storica e biografa le cui estese esperienze di viaggio e le competenze linguistiche hanno profondamente arricchito la sua ricerca. Il suo lavoro si caratterizza per uno studio meticoloso e una notevole capacità di far rivivere figure ed eventi storici con dettagli vividi. Bradford eccelle nello scoprire narrazioni meno conosciute e nell'illuminare soggetti familiari con nuove prospettive, offrendo ai lettori nuove visioni del passato.
King George VI reigned through taxing times. Acceding to the throne upon his brother's abdication, he was immediately confronted with the turmoil in European politics leading up to the Second World War, then the War itself, followed by a period of austerity, social transformation and loss of Empire. This book tells his story.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is portrayed as a figure of grace and resilience, embodying America's sense of royalty from her debut in 1947 until her death in 1994. The biography offers an intimate yet candid exploration of her life, detailing her public persona and personal struggles. Through the lens of her experiences, the author sheds light on the complexities of her character, supported by 32 photographs that enhance the narrative.
Lucrezia Borgia: Life, Love, and Death in Renaissance Italy
The book vividly explores the Renaissance era through contemporary documents and firsthand accounts, highlighting the art, pageantry, and perilous politics that shaped the time. It focuses on Lucrezia Borgia's influential role in this vibrant yet treacherous world, revealing the complexities and intrigues of her life and the broader cultural landscape of the Renaissance.
From the best-selling author of 'George VI', 'Elizabeth' and 'Diana', a biography of Queen Elizabeth II which offers a vivid window into the key moments of British and world history during the Queen's 60 year reign.
Sarah Bradford, a renowned historian and biographer, has authored several notable works, including biographies of prominent figures such as Disraeli, George VI, Elizabeth II, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Her expertise extends to the Borgia family, having written two previous accounts about them. Currently residing in London, Bradford's extensive background in biography and history enriches her narratives and insights into her subjects.
Sarah Bradford s stylish and readable biography traces the flamboyant career of Benjamin Disraeli. She follows Disraeli s progress from Byronic dandy to confidante of Queen Victoria, describing en route how bouts of fierce parliamentary fighting and intrigue alternated with periods of intense creativity which produced Vivian Grey, Coningsby, Sybil and the worlds best- seller Lothair. Using previously unknown letters and papers, she throws new light upon Disraeli s relationships with the women in his life. She also brings to life the parliamentary debates through which Disraeli destroyed Peel as leader of the Conservative Party, split the Conservatives, duelled with Gladstone and achieved power as one of England s greatest prime ministers.
