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Tudor England
Focuses on the society, politics and culture of Tudor England, examines its strengths and weaknesses and portrays the personalities and politics of the monarchs and politicians.
The Luckiest Guy Alive
'The godfather of British performance poetry' - Daily Telegraph The Luckiest Guy Alive is the first new book of poetry from Dr John Cooper Clarke for several decades – and a brilliant, scabrous, hilarious collection from one of our most beloved and influential writers and performers. From the ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ to a hymn to the seductive properties of the pie – by way of hand-grenade haikus, machine-gun ballads and a meditation on the loss of Bono’s leather pants – The Luckiest Guy Alive collects stunning set pieces and tried-and-tested audience favourites to show Cooper Clarke still effortlessly at the top of his game. Cooper Clarke’s status as the ‘Emperor of ...
My Heart is My Own
Now a major film, this is a dramatic reinterpretation of the life of Mary Queen of Scots by one of the leading historians of this period. For centuries, Mary, Queen of Scots has been a figure of scholarly debate. Where many have portrayed her as the weak woman to Elizabeth's rational leader, John Guy reassesses the young queen, finding her far more politically shrewd than previously believed. Crowned Queen of Scotland at nine months old, Queen of France by age sixteen and widowed the following year, Guy paints Mary as a commanding and savvy queen who navigated the European power struggles of the time to her advantage. Her life was one of drama and conflict - Scottish lords constructed labyri...
The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction
First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, John Guy's Very Short Introduction to The Tudors is the most authoritative short introduction to this age in British history. It offers a compelling account of the political, religious and economic changes of the country under such leading monarchs as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The work has been substantially revised and updated for this edition. In particular, the reigns of Henry VII, Edward VI, and Philip and Mary are comprehensively reassessed.
Elizabeth
COSTA AWARD FINALIST ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR Film rights acquired by Gold Circle Films, the team behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding "A fresh, thrilling portrait... Guy's Elizabeth is deliciously human." -Stacy Schiff, The New York Times Book Review A groundbreaking reconsideration of our favorite Tudor queen, Elizabeth is an intimate and surprising biography that shows her at the height of her power. Elizabeth was crowned queen at twenty-five, but it was only when she reached fifty and all hopes of a royal marriage were behind her that she began to wield power in her own right. For twenty-five years she had struggled to assert her authority over advisers, who...
Thomas More
Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to Thomas More explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context of his life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. What was his impact on the world at the time and what were the key ideas and values connected with him? Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part explores the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Thomas More, and considers the ways in which his impact has lasted and been developed in different contexts by later generations. Why is he still considered important today? In what ways is his legacy contested or resisted? And what aspects of his legacy are likely to continue to influence the world in the future?
The Children of Henry VIII
The fascinating family drama of Henry VIII and his four children, re-created from the original sources by best-selling Tudor historian John Guy
Summary of John Guy's A Daughter's Love
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The author's eldest child, Margaret, would always remember her first home, the Barge at Bucklersbury. It was a sought-after location because of its proximity to the Stocks Market, where meat, poultry, and fish were sold. The parish church of St Stephen Walbrook was built in limestone with a fine timber roof covered in lead. #2 The author's eldest child, Margaret, would always remember the Barge at Bucklersbury. It was a sought-after location because of its proximity to the Stocks Market, where meat, poultry, and fish were sold. The house was divided into tenements and converted for residential use. #3 ...
Summary of John Guy's Queen of Scots
Get the Summary of John Guy's Queen of Scots in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Queen of Scots" by John Guy is a comprehensive biography of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, from her birth during Scotland's political turmoil to her execution in England. Born to James V and Mary of Guise, Mary ascended the throne as an infant after her father's death. Her mother's political acumen and French influence shaped her early reign, countering English attempts to dominate Scotland...
Summary of John Guy's Hunting the Falcon
Get the Summary of John Guy's Hunting the Falcon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Hunting the Falcon" chronicles the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn within the tumultuous political and personal landscape of Henry VIII's England. Initially not destined for the throne, Henry VIII's life is thrust into the limelight following the death of his brother Arthur and his mother, Elizabeth of York. His marriage to Katherine of Aragon and the political machinations of his father, Henry VII, set the stage for his eventual kingship. The book delves into the complexities of Henry's rule, his desire for fame and chivalry, and the influence of his advisors, particularly Thomas Wolsey...
