Kings revenge
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A blistering narrative of one of the most exciting periods in British history that will appeal to readers of historical fiction and non-fiction alike.
'A terrific read' Byron Rogers, Spectator
Following the beheading of his father Charles I in January 1649, the nineteen-year-old Prince of Wales vowed to seek vengeance. From exile, he instigated what became the biggest manhunt the nation had ever seen, spreading out across the West and lasting for over thirty years. With show trials and assassination squads scouring foreign countries, he searched for men such as John Milton, poetic genius and political propagandist; and Oliver Cromwell's steely son-in-law, Henry Ireton.
Set in an age of intrigue and espionage, The King's Revenge brings these remarkable figures vividly to life in an engrossing tale of double agents, ambition and betrayal.
'Beautifully detailed and seamlessly written . . . An energetic and masterful account' Marco Giannangeli, Sunday Express
'Fast-paced, lively . . . Jordan and Walsh provide vivid accounts of the bravery and fortitude with which the condemned men met their deaths . . . few could deny that they have provided a stirring hymn of praise to the republican heroes' Mark Stoyle, BBC History Magazine
When Charles I was executed, his son Charles II made it his role to search out retribution, producing the biggest manhunt Britain had ever seen, one that would span Europe and America and would last for thirty years.
Men who had once been among the most powerful figures in England ended up on the scaffold, on the run, or in fear of the assassin's bullet. History has painted the regicides and their supporters as fanatical Puritans, but among them were remarkable men, including John Milton and Oliver Cromwell. Don Jordan and Michael Walsh bring these remarkable figures and this astonishing story vividly to life an engrossing, bloody tale of plots, spies, betrayal, fear and ambition.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 01 augustus 2013
Aantal pagina's: 400
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Michael Walsh
Tweede Auteur: Don Jordan
Co Auteur: Michael Walsh
Hoofduitgeverij: Abacus
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 126 mm
Product hoogte: 30 mm
Product lengte: 198 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 126 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 30 mm
Verpakking lengte: 198 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 326 g
EAN: 9780349123769