Tracy Borman Knihy

Publikace se zabývá historií proslulé anglické dynastie a soustředí se na nejslavnější období této rodiny – na vládu Jindřicha VII., Jindřicha VIII., Edvarda VI., Marie I. a Alžběty I. Tito panovníci se zasloužili o to, že z Anglie, rozvrácené dlouholetou válkou, se stala mezinárodní velmocí. Autorka uvádí politický a historický kontext, ale především si všímá zákulisních intrik, machinací a soukromého života panovníků včetně podrobností o životním stylu a každodenních starostech, které trápily mocné tehdejšího světa. Autorka vystudovala historii na University of Hull a napsala řadu úspěšných historických monografií.

The third novel from historian and TV presenter Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch trilogy.

The book explores the profound relationship between Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth I, highlighting how both women shaped British history. It reveals Anne's pivotal role in religious reform and her influence on Elizabeth's groundbreaking reign, marked by independence and power in a male-dominated society. Tracy Borman offers a fresh perspective on their intertwined legacies, delving into their personal struggles and aspirations. This joint portrait redefines the legacy of the Tudor era, emphasizing the lasting impact of both women's lives beyond their public personas.

Exploring the evolution of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, this narrative delves into the diverse backgrounds of forty-one monarchs, including the Normans, Tudors, and Hanoverians. Tracy Borman highlights their varied personalities and the monarchy's adaptability, which has allowed it to survive political upheaval. The book also examines the significance of royal palaces, artistic representations, and ceremonial traditions, celebrating the enduring legacy of the crown and its role in shaping British history.

The book was first published in Great Britain in 2021 by Hodder & Stoughton, part of Hachette UK. It showcases contemporary themes and narratives, reflecting modern societal issues or engaging storytelling that resonates with current readers.

This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colourful characters that make up the Tower of London s remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it presents a fresh appraisal of this world-famous site and sets it apart from any other available book. It offers a comprehensive history of the fortress, from its Roman origins right up to the present day. With over 200 colour illustrations and a comprehensive and chronological narrative divided into thematic chapters, it conveys brilliantly the many and varied stories which make up the Tower s history from the menagerie and royal mint to the roll call of its famous prisoners. The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England. When building work began on the fortress, the capital was little more than a small town with no more than 10,000 inhabitants. Almost 1,000 years later, the fortress still stands as a symbol of royal power, pomp and ceremony, tradition, heritage, military might, treachery and torture. Its myriad roles are reflected in the complex series of buildings that make up this formidable, magnificent fortress an iconic site that still attracts millions of visitors from across the world each year."

An exploration of the history of the British monarchy from 1066 to the present day.

The Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically appointed for the task. A groom of the stool would stand patiently by as Henry VIII performed his daily purges, and when Elizabeth I retired for the evening, one of her female servants would sleep at the end of her bed. These attendants knew the truth behind the glamorous exterior and this book reveals the previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well

Historian Tracy Borman tells the story of the real Wolf Hall in this definitive biography of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's most trusted servant.

One of the most extraordinary mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne Boleyn, the most famous of Henry VIII's wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the 'Virgin Queen'.