John Guy gilt als einer der fesselndsten Historiker Großbritanniens, der die Vergangenheit mit außergewöhnlichem Geschick zum Leben erweckt. Sein erzählerischer Stil liest sich wie eine spannende Detektivgeschichte, in der er akribisch verborgene Motivationen und menschliche Schwächen aufdeckt. Guys tiefgreifendes Archivwissen ermöglicht es ihm, neue Forschungsansätze zu verfolgen und über etablierte Darstellungen hinauszugehen, um historische Rätsel zu lösen. Er lädt die Leser ein, in die Welten seiner Subjekte einzutauchen, wodurch historische Persönlichkeiten bemerkenswert real und zugänglich werden.
The book features a breathtaking array of photographs that capture the rich history and diverse landscapes of Kent from an aerial viewpoint. Each image offers a unique perspective, highlighting the county's scenic beauty and historical significance, making it a visual journey through this remarkable region.
Die Biographie von Anne Boleyn und Heinrich VIII. von John Guy und Julia Fox beleuchtet Annes Einfluss am Hof und in der Politik. Sie wollte mehr als nur die Mätresse sein und strebte nach Macht, bis ihre Beziehung in Hass umschlug. Das Buch bietet eine neue Perspektive auf ihr dramatisches Leben in einem paranoiden Hof.
Exploring the origins and significance of Buddhist artistic traditions, this pioneering study incorporates new photography of exceptionally rare artworks. It presents crucial discoveries and research, offering insights into the cultural and historical context of these artistic expressions, making it an essential resource for understanding Buddhism's rich artistic heritage.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the castles of Kent have changed and developed over the last century.
A fierce, scholarly tour-de-force, this groundbreaking examination delves into one of the most dramatic marriages in Henry VIII’s tumultuous reign. It reveals how Henry's obsessive desire for Anne Boleyn transformed both him and his nation. Historians John Guy and Julia Fox present Anne and Henry in new light, utilizing recent archival discoveries to challenge historical myths and misinterpretations. They contextualize their tragic relationship within the major international events of the time, dispelling lingering misogynistic views that underestimated Anne's influence in a patriarchal society. Contrary to the belief that a sixteenth-century woman could wield little power, Anne emerges as a shrewd, ruthless politician who often guided Henry's policies against the counsel of his male advisers, even contemplating joint sovereignty. The authors highlight how Anne organized her court in subversive ways, adopting French protocols that allowed for mingling between sexes, which provided her with political intelligence and authority but also contributed to her downfall. This exhilarating feat of research and analysis offers a fresh perspective on a marriage that has captivated audiences for centuries, ensuring that even the most knowledgeable readers will discover this story anew.
Focused on equipping leaders for contemporary ministry challenges, this manual aims to develop "end time warriors" for Christ. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual readiness in today's world and is intended to be used alongside a specific training course offered by Kingdom Ambassadors Global Network, ensuring a comprehensive approach to ministerial preparation.
Banker, gaoler, smuggler, spy: the many lives of a Tudor power-broker.
Illustrated with the Victoria and Albert Museum's unrivaled collection of South Asian sculpture, this freshly redesigned volume makes John Guy's classic study available once again. This is the first book to look at Indian temple sculpture within its full context, from religion and ritual to architecture and iconography. An excellent introduction to the three traditional religions of the Indian subcontinent - Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism - through the myths and manifestations of the principal deities, Indian Temple Sculpture will fascinate all those interested in Indian culture.
Charismatic, insatiable and cruel, Henry VIII was, as John Guy shows, a king who became mesmerized by his own legend - and in the process destroyed and remade England. Said to be a 'pillager of the commonwealth', this most instantly recognizable of kings remains a figure of extreme contradictions: magnificent and vengeful; a devout traditionalist who oversaw a cataclysmic rupture with the church in Rome; a talented, towering figure who nevertheless could not bear to meet people's eyes when he talked to them. In this revealing new account, John Guy looks behind the mask into Henry's mind to explore how he understood the world and his place in it - from his isolated upbringing and the blazing glory of his accession, to his desperate quest for fame and an heir and the terrifying paranoia of his last, agonising, 54-inch-waisted years.
