Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Warwick, the Kingmaker: Power Struggles and Royal Intrigue in Medieval England

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

In "Warwick, the Kingmaker," Charles Oman delivers an incisive historical account of one of England's most significant yet controversial figures during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. Oman's narrative blends rigorous research with compelling prose, crafting a layered portrayal of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, whose political machinations and quest for power shaped the fate of the English crown. The book meticulously explores the intricate relationships between key players in this dramatic political landscape, while Oman's adept use of primary sources breathes life into the historical context of 15th-century England, illuminating the complexity of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition. Charles Oman, a distinguished historian and a notable figure at the time, was deeply influenced by his academic background in modern history and his fascination with military strategy. His extensive travels and firsthand experiences of battlefields enriched his understanding of warfare, thus providing a grounded perspective as he delineates the multi-faceted life of Warwick. By marrying these personal insights with his scholarly research, Oman crafts a narrative that transcends mere historical recounting, turning it into an analysis of power struggles that exist in any era. I highly recommend "Warwick, the Kingmaker" to readers interested in medieval history, political intrigue, and biographical studies. Oman's clear, engaging style not only educates but also captivates, making this text essential for both historians and general readers alike who seek to understand the intricacies of leadership and its ramifications throughout history.

© 2019 Good Press (E-bog): 4057664633460

Release date

E-bog: 22. november 2019

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Empire to Commonwealth: Consequences of Monotheism in Late Antiquity Garth Fowden
  2. Vistas of Modernity: decolonial aesthesis and the end of the contemporary Rolando Vázquez
  3. St Giles-in-the-Fields Rebecca Preston
  4. Write like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals Ronnie Grinberg
  5. The Match Girl and the Heiress Seth Koven
  6. Dominican colors and swirls Jean-Pierre Alaux
  7. New Lefts: The Making of a Radical Tradition Terence Renaud
  8. Keeping Faith at Princeton: A Brief History of Religious Pluralism at Princeton and Other Universities Frederick Houk Borsch
  9. Professor of Apocalypse: The Many Lives of Jacob Taubes Jerry Z. Muller
  10. Defending America: Military Culture and the Cold War Court-Martial Elizabeth Lutes Hillman
  11. Secrets & Saviours Beverley Elphick
  12. Crime Classics Elliot Lewis
  13. Siting Michelangelo : Spectatorship, Site Specificity and Soundscape Peter Gillgren
  14. Debating War and Peace: Media Coverage of U.S. Intervention in the Post-Vietnam Era Jonathan Mermin
  15. Retribution Beverley Elphick
  16. If The Best Friend Goes Susan Schmitta
  17. In the Matter of Nat Turner: A Speculative History Christopher Tomlins
  18. Allen Tate: Orphan of the South Thomas A. Underwood
  19. Walker Evans: Starting from Scratch Svetlana Alpers
  20. Shinto and the State, 1868-1988 Helen Hardacre
  21. What Happens When We Practice Religion?: Textures of Devotion in Everyday Life Robert Wuthnow
  22. Bridges Victoria Charles
  23. Stories Of The Caboclo Carlos Araujo Carujo
  24. Plaster Monuments: Architecture and the Power of Reproduction Mari Lending
  25. The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis James E. Lewis Jr.
  26. Factories Victoria Charles
  27. The Everlasting Empire: The Political Culture of Ancient China and Its Imperial Legacy Yuri Pines
  28. Hitler's defeat: World War II: the best photos from D-Day to the liberation of Europe Alessandro Luigi Perna
  29. Lower East Side Memories: A Jewish Place in America Hasia R. Diner
  30. Ancient Africa: A Global History, to 300 CE Christopher Ehret
  31. The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement Hajar Yazdiha
  32. Scouting and Scoring: How We Know What We Know about Baseball Christopher J. Phillips
  33. Of Human Born: Fetal Lives, 1800–1950 Caroline Arni
  34. Quest for Inclusion: Jews and Liberalism in Modern America Marc Dollinger
  35. Table with a View: The History and Recipes of Nick's Cove Dena Grunt
  36. The Autobiography of a Seventeenth-Century Venetian Rabbi: Leon Modena's Life of Judah Mark R. Cohen
  37. Pasión Miguel Lourenco Pereira
  38. Remaking the Heartland: Middle America since the 1950s Robert Wuthnow
  39. All the Burning Bridges Steve Bisley
  40. Bonnaroo: What, Which, This, That, The Other Bonnaroo
  41. Puccini's Turandot: The End of the Great Tradition William Ashbrook
  42. The Princeton Handbook of Multicultural Poetries Terry V.F. Brogan
  43. Objects of Translation: Material Culture and Medieval "Hindu-Muslim" Encounter Finbarr Barry Flood
  44. Chan Insights and Oversights: An Epistemological Critique of the Chan Tradition Bernard Faure
  45. The Barefoot Bingo Caller: A Memoir Antanas Sileika
  46. Crossing the Pomerium: The Boundaries of Political, Religious, and Military Institutions from Caesar to Constantine Michael Koortbojian
  47. The Apotheosis of Captain Cook: European Mythmaking in the Pacific Gananath Obeyesekere

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis