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C. V. Wedgwood Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

    Veronica Wedgwood fu una storica inglese specializzata sull'Inghilterra e l'Europa Continentale del XVII secolo. Le sue biografie e storie narrative offrivano una via di mezzo chiara e divertente tra opere popolari e accademiche. Portava magistralmente in vita periodi e figure storiche, rendendo eventi complessi accessibili e avvincenti per un vasto pubblico attraverso la sua prosa vivida.

    Der Dreißigjähriger Krieg
    The King´s Peace 1637-1641
    The King´s War 1641-1647
    The Trial of Charles I
    The World of Rubens 1577 - 1640
    William the Silent: William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584

    • William the Silent: William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584

      • 260pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Focusing on William, Count of Nassau and Prince of Orange, this biographical work delves into his leadership during the Netherlands' revolt against Philip II of Spain. C. V. Wedgwood masterfully intertwines his life story with the broader context of a tumultuous era marked by political, religious, and economic upheaval, offering a vivid portrayal of early modern Europe. The book stands out as both a detailed biography and a significant historical analysis, illuminating the complexities of the time.

      William the Silent: William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, 1533-15842021

    • The Trial of Charles I

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The trial and execution of Charles I shocked all Europe. On 20 November 1648 the Puritan army - Cromwell's army - demanded before the House of Commons that the king be brought to trial. Just over two months later on 30 January 1649, he was beheaded. In her acclaimed account C.V. Wedgood recreates the exciting events of those ten weeks, bringing vividly before us the main actors in this tragic drama: the calm and lonely Charles I and the daunting, iron-willed Cromwell.

      The Trial of Charles I1993