Derek Wilson Livres

Rothschild - for generations the name has been synonymous with high culture, political power and unparalleled wealth. The Rothschilds dominated international finance for over a century. They bought the Suez Canal for Disraeli, financed the Battle of Waterloo and arranged the crushing indemnity of 5,000 million frs. demanded from France by Bismarck in 1871. With extensive interviews and much previously unpublished material, Derek Wilson shows how their interests were often as bizarre as they were diverse. An obsession with collecting found focus in old masters, cigars, rhododendrons, fleas and even carriage-drawing zebras.

Based on the Escobaldi Papers, Swarm is a deliciously cynic novel exposing the underbelly of 15th century Italian society.

Chronicling the history of Motherwell FC in diary format, this book features daily entries detailing major events, including key matches, promotions, cup runs, and notable signings. It offers a comprehensive look at the club's significant milestones, with multiple listings for particularly historic days, making it a valuable resource for fans and historians alike.

This historical account explores the development of regions in Africa south of the Congo Forest, tracing significant events and societal changes from around A.D. 1000 until the emergence of independent states. It delves into the cultural, political, and economic transformations that shaped the continent, highlighting key figures and civilizations that influenced the region's history. The narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics that defined this part of Africa over the centuries.

This book explores the significant influence of the Reformation on women and highlights their crucial roles during this transformative period in history. It delves into the ways women's lives were affected and how they contributed to the movement.

Wormwood and his colleagues are back - as diabolically clever as ever.

This riveting reassessment of the voyage of the Mayflower explores the background and motives of those who sailed in her, taking us closer to the real reasons behind the epic journey číst celé

Chronicles and examines the life of Martin Luther, exploring his achievements and faults and discussing his impact on not only Christianity but Western culture.

The author examines a set of relationships which illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion, Henry VIII. Wilson tells the interlocking stories of six men (all, curiously, named Thomas) whose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death. They were: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey; Lord Chancellor Thomas More; Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex; Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk; Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton; and Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury;

Catherine Parr and Anne Askew: united in faith and danger, divided in death