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Penry Williams

    The Council in the Marches of Wales Under Elizabeth I
    Recollections of Malta, Sicily, and the Continent
    Anatomy of a Dictatorship
    The Tudor Regime
    The Later Tudors: England 1547-1603
    • The Later Tudors: England 1547-1603

      • 656pages
      • 23 heures de lecture
      4,3(20)Évaluer

      Focusing on the period from Edward VI's accession to Elizabeth I's death, this comprehensive study explores the intense conflicts in Europe and the internal struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism in England. Amidst widespread anxiety, the nation navigated challenges that led to a unique political and religious identity by the end of Elizabeth's reign. The narrative highlights how England was ultimately spared from the disasters faced by neighboring countries, detailing the intricate processes that shaped its history during this turbulent time.

      The Later Tudors: England 1547-1603
    • Anatomy of a Dictatorship

      Inside the Gdr 1949-1989

      • 322pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(44)Évaluer

      The book delves into the surprising stability and rapid collapse of the German Democratic Republic, established after the Third Reich's defeat. It examines the dynamics of power and public sentiment within this dictatorship, revealing how the Stasi and state organizations permeated East German society. Fulbrook highlights the rise of oppositional movements in the 1980s, particularly within the Protestant Church, which navigated its relationship with the communist regime. Through extensive archival research, this study offers significant insights into East Germany's historical context and its lasting impact on modern Germany.

      Anatomy of a Dictatorship