C. V. Wedgwood Bücher
Veronica Wedgwood war eine englische Historikerin, die sich auf das England und Kontinentaleuropa des 17. Jahrhunderts spezialisierte. Ihre Biografien und erzählenden Geschichtswerke boten eine klare und unterhaltsame Mitte zwischen populären und wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten. Sie erweckte historische Epochen und Persönlichkeiten meisterhaft zum Leben und machte komplexe Ereignisse durch ihre lebendige Prosa für ein breites Publikum zugänglich und fesselnd.
William the Silent: William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584
- 260 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
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.
The Trial of Charles I
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
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.
