Sarah Bradford ist eine Historikerin und Biografin, deren umfangreiche Reisen und Sprachkenntnisse ihre Forschung maßgeblich beeinflusst haben. Ihre Arbeit zeichnet sich durch akribische Gelehrsamkeit und eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit aus, historische Persönlichkeiten und Ereignisse lebendig werden zu lassen. Bradford hebt sich durch die Aufdeckung weniger bekannter Erzählungen und die Beleuchtung bekannter Themen mit neuen Erkenntnissen hervor und bietet den Lesern frische Perspektiven auf die Vergangenheit.
From the best-selling author of 'George VI', 'Elizabeth' and 'Diana', a biography of Queen Elizabeth II which offers a vivid window into the key moments of British and world history during the Queen's 60 year reign.
King George VI reigned through taxing times. Acceding to the throne upon his brother's abdication, he was immediately confronted with the turmoil in European politics leading up to the Second World War, then the War itself, followed by a period of austerity, social transformation and loss of Empire. This book tells his story.
Sarah Bradford, a renowned historian and biographer, has authored several notable works, including biographies of prominent figures such as Disraeli, George VI, Elizabeth II, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Her expertise extends to the Borgia family, having written two previous accounts about them. Currently residing in London, Bradford's extensive background in biography and history enriches her narratives and insights into her subjects.
The book vividly explores the Renaissance era through contemporary documents and firsthand accounts, highlighting the art, pageantry, and perilous politics that shaped the time. It focuses on Lucrezia Borgia's influential role in this vibrant yet treacherous world, revealing the complexities and intrigues of her life and the broader cultural landscape of the Renaissance.
Ungewöhnlich, rätselhaft und widersprüchlich, so präsentierte sich Jackie Kennedy Onassis der Öffentlichkeit. Doch wie war sie wirklich? Sarah Bradford schildert ihr Leben und Leiden und entschlüsselt die bislang unbekannte Seite ihrer Persönlichkeit, die sich hinter dem Mythos verbirgt. Ihre Biographie ist die ergreifende und aufwühlende Lebensgeschichte der Frau, die zur 'einzigen Königin Amerikas' wurde und deren Faszination bis heute ungebrochen ist.
Sarah Bradford s stylish and readable biography traces the flamboyant career of Benjamin Disraeli. She follows Disraeli s progress from Byronic dandy to confidante of Queen Victoria, describing en route how bouts of fierce parliamentary fighting and intrigue alternated with periods of intense creativity which produced Vivian Grey, Coningsby, Sybil and the worlds best- seller Lothair. Using previously unknown letters and papers, she throws new light upon Disraeli s relationships with the women in his life. She also brings to life the parliamentary debates through which Disraeli destroyed Peel as leader of the Conservative Party, split the Conservatives, duelled with Gladstone and achieved power as one of England s greatest prime ministers.
Ein Leben in der Renaissance