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C. V. Wedgwood

    Veronica Wedgwood était une historienne anglaise spécialisée dans l'Angleterre et l'Europe continentale du XVIIe siècle. Ses biographies et histoires narratives offraient un juste milieu clair et divertissant entre les œuvres populaires et savantes. Elle donnait magistralement vie à des périodes et des personnages historiques, rendant les événements complexes accessibles et captivants pour un large public grâce à sa prose vivante.

    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
    • 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

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      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