Edward Rutherfurd Livres

Un chef-d'œuvre, Londres retrace l'histoire de la capitale anglaise depuis l'époque des Celtes jusqu'à nos jours. Maître de la fiction historique épique, Edward Rutherfurd nous offre un roman vaste sur Londres, un magnifique panorama s'étendant sur deux mille ans. Il donne vie à l'histoire longue et noble de cette ville vibrante à travers la saga des fortunes, des destins et des intrigues de plusieurs familles, de l'époque de Jules César au XXe siècle. Génération après génération, ces familles incarnent la passion, la lutte, la richesse et l'énergie de la plus grande ville du Vieux Monde. Nous assistons à l'invasion des légions de Jules César en 54 av. J.-C., à l'essor de la chevalerie et des croisades, à la construction du théâtre du Globe et à l'avènement de la Révolution industrielle. Chaque épisode est une histoire captivante, faite de morceaux concis se terminant par de petits cliffhangers. Suspense haletant, aventures audacieuses et récits passionnés d'amour et de guerre se mêlent dans cette épopée fascinante.

A masterpiece that is breathtaking in its scope, SARUM is an epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history. This rich tapesty weaves a compelling saga of five families who preserve their own particular characteristics over the centuries, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the future.

The internationally bestselling author takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of China, beginning in 1839 at the onset of the First Opium War and continuing through Mao's Cultural Revolution to the present day. Edward Rutherfurd, known for his grand historical sagas, chronicles the fortunes of Chinese, British, and American families as they navigate the tides of history. His deeply researched narrative captures the essence of Chinese society, its ancient traditions, and the upheavals that shaped its emergence as a global power. The story is filled with romance, adventure, heroines, and scoundrels, showcasing the struggles and fortunes of its characters. From Shanghai to Nanking and the Great Wall, Rutherfurd vividly depicts the rise and fall of empires and the dramatic clash between the colonial West and the opulent East. This extraordinary tale is both majestically told and meticulously researched, offering a thrilling portrait of one of the world’s most remarkable countries.

Edward Rutherfurd narrates the vibrant history of a great city, from its origins as a small Indian fishing village to the towering skyscrapers of the modern era. The tale begins with Dutch traders who ventured into the wilderness, followed by British settlers whose governance sparked rebellion and ultimately the birth of a nation. The narrative captures the turmoil of a country divided over slavery, with the Civil War igniting deadly riots within the city. Themes of hope, greed, and corruption intertwine as waves of immigrants—Germans, Irish, Italians, and Jews—arrive at Ellis Island, enriching the city's cultural tapestry. Amidst political corruption and financial speculation on Wall Street, fortunes rise and fall, epitomized by the Roaring Twenties and the Great Crash. Iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Twin Towers symbolize the city’s ambitions. Rutherfurd weaves this compelling saga through a blend of fictional and historical characters, illustrating the city's evolution over four centuries. Through the lens of this city, he vividly brings to life the broader narrative of America, creating an unforgettable epic.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Irish political history, this novel revisits family dynasties such as the Walshes and the Doyles, whose epic voyages through the centuries continue right the way up to the twentieth century's Easter Rising and Independence.

The epic novel of the most romantic city in the world.City of love. City of splendour. City of terror. City of dreams.Inspired by the haunting, passionate story of the city of lights, this epic novel weaves a gripping tale of four families across the centuries: from the lies that spawn the noble line of de Cygne to the revolutionary Le Sourds who…

Four families, divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land, face love, hate, happiness, and hardship as Russia is transformed through history. Reprint.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Rutherford brings England’s New Forest to life” ( The Seattle Times ) in this companion to the critically acclaimed SarumFrom the time of the Norman Conquest to the present day, the New Forest, along England’s southern coast, has remained an almost mythical place. It is here that Saxon and Norman kings rode forth with their hunting parties, and where William the Conqueror’s son Rufus was mysteriously killed. The mighty oaks of the forest were used to build the ships for Admiral Nelson’s navy, and the fishermen who lived in Christchurch and Lymington helped Sir Francis Drake fight off the Spanish Armada.The New Forest is the perfect backdrop for the families who people this epic story. The feuds, wars, loyalties, and passions of many hundreds of years reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Bath in the days of Jane Austen, whose family lived on the edge of the Forest.Edward Rutherfurd is a master storyteller whose sense of place and character—both fictional and historical—is at its most vibrant in The Forest.“As entertaining as Sarum and Rutherford’s other sweeping novel of British history, London. ”— The Boston Globe

Brilliantly weaving impeccable historical research with stirring storytelling, Edward Rutherfurd explores our shared Celtic roots in a magnificent epic of Ireland spanning eleven centuries. While vividly conveying the passions and struggles that shaped particularly the character of Dublin, Rutherfurd portrays the major events in Irish history: the tribal culture of pagan Ireland; the mission of Saint Patrick; the coming of the Vikings; the making of treasures like the Book of Kells; and the tricks of Henry II, which gave England its first foothold in medieval Ireland. Through the interlocking stories of a memorable cast of characters–druids and chieftains, monks and smugglers, noblewomen and farmwives, laborers and orphans, rebels and cowards–Rutherfurd captures the essence of a place and its people in a thrilling story steeped in the tragedy and glory that are Ireland.

Rozsáhlý dvoudílný historický epos o založení a postupném rozvoji Dublinu ve své první části popisuje historii Irska zhruba od pozdní doby ledové až po reformaci za Jindřicha VIII. v 16. století Prostřednictvím lehce nahozených dramatických příběhů řady smyšlených hrdinů se čtenář stává svědkem vzniku tohoto města a jeho narůstající moci od éry mýtů a legend až do historických mezníků v jeho rozvoji. Autor se snaží přiblížit etapu zápasů o moc mezi jednotlivými královstvími úsilí o sjednocení pod ústřední vládou a především jeho snahy o samostatnost. Ve velkolepé mozaice provází čtenáře nejen dějinami Irska, ale snaží se zachytit i neopakovatelné kouzlo tohoto kraje a postihnout svérázný charakter lidí, kteří jej od nepaměti obývají. Jako ve svých předcházejících románech i zde autor postupoval na základě dochovaných historických pramenů, třebaže musel některé detaily ze starších historických období fabulovat.

„Das Reich der Mitte“ von Edward Rutherfurd ist ein opulenter historischer Roman, der das 19. Jahrhundert in China beleuchtet. Er schildert den Konflikt zwischen Ost und West, die Opiumkriege und die kulturellen Spannungen, die zur Entstehung des modernen China führten. Eine fesselnde Saga über Macht, Traditionen und menschliche Schicksale.

Лондониум. Лондон. Сердце Британской империи. Город прекрасных архитектурных памятников. Город великих ученых, писателей и художников. Город, выживший, несмотря на страшную эпидемию чумы и чудовищный пожар, которые практически уничтожили средневековый Лондон. Это захватывающий рассказ о людях, живших в городе от времен древних кельтских племен до наших дней. Увлекательная история многих поколений семей, чьи судьбы переплелись в этом легионе Юлия Цезаря, вторгшегося на остров два тысячелетия назад, рыцарей-крестоносцев, отправлявшихся отвоевывать Святую землю, свидетелей бурной семейной жизни Генриха VIII, участников постройки театра "Глобус", где играли пьесы Шекспира, свидетелей индустриальной революции нашего времени. Это роман для всех тех, кто побывал в Лондоне и полюбил этот город. Эта книга для всех тех, кому еще предстоит там побывать.

Englischer Autor, geb. 1947. - Von der dramatischen Liebesgeschichte zwischen Deirdre und dem keltischen Krieger Conall, der um 430 n. Chr. die Macht der Druiden herausforderte, über die Fremdherrschaft der Wikinger bis zu den Aufständen der Iren gegen die englischen Besatzer im 16. Jahrhundert spannt Edward Rutherford den erzählerischen Bogen

Aan de hand van het leven van vijf families wordt het leven in en rond Salisbury vanaf de vroege middeleeuwen tot heden geschetst.

Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.

Aan de hand van het leven van vijf families wordt het leven in en rond de Zuidengelse stad Salisbury vanaf de late ijstijd tot de vroege Middeleeuwen geschetst.

Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.