Mark Hichens Knihy

Manželky králů : od dynastie hannoverské po windsorskou. Nejen angličtí králové hýbali dějinami své země, ale zásadní roli mnohdy sehrály i jejich ženy. Kniha Manželky králů líčí životní osudy devíti žen anglických králů v průběhu dvou staletí, od manželky krále Jiřího I. Sophie Dorothey z Celle (zač.18.stol.) až po královnu Alžbětu Bowes-Lyonovou (matku současné anglické královny Alžběty II.). Na pozadí historických událostí autor knihy poutavě líčí okolnosti vztahů a sňatků anglických panovníků. Život jejich žen nebyl vždy snadný...

"Very occasionally, a performer will emerge with a genuine touch of genius -- an extra dimension which brings them huge critical acclaim and the adulation of audiences worldwide. In The Great Performers, Mark Hichens ... shines the spotlight on eleven iconic performers in the fields of music, acting and dance. Each was endowed with such an immense talent, they had the ability to overcome any obstacle in their way to hone their skill and strive for perfection, enriching the lives of millions. Each one achieved fame and fortune, but life was not always easy. As well as great praise, they came in for biting criticism; their personal troubles were magnified and brought to the notice of the entire world."--Publisher's description.

Surveys the wives of the English kings since the Hanoverian succession.

Exploring the philosophical quest for truth, the book delves into the historical figures who have pondered this profound question, from wise thinkers to misguided souls. It highlights the impact of their ideas and the illumination they provided in humanity's ongoing search for understanding. Through their struggles and insights, the narrative underscores the significance of truth in shaping human thought and experience.

Mark Hichens addresses the ambiguities and unanswered questions regarding the abdication of King Edward VIII, one of Britain's shortest-reigning monarchs.

Tells of entertainers who reached the top of their profession, their successes and failures, their courage and hard work, their perseverance and popularity.

The conflict played out between communism and capitalism for most of the second half of the twentieth century came quickly to be termed the Cold War.