Sarah Bradford es una historiadora y biógrafa cuya vasta experiencia de viaje y dominio de varios idiomas han enriquecido profundamente su investigación. Su obra se distingue por un estudio meticuloso y una notable habilidad para dar vida a figuras y eventos históricos con vívido detalle. Bradford sobresale en descubrir narrativas menos conocidas y en arrojar nueva luz sobre temas familiares, ofreciendo a los lectores perspectivas frescas sobre el pasado.
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.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is portrayed as a figure of grace and resilience, embodying America's sense of royalty from her debut in 1947 until her death in 1994. The biography offers an intimate yet candid exploration of her life, detailing her public persona and personal struggles. Through the lens of her experiences, the author sheds light on the complexities of her character, supported by 32 photographs that enhance the narrative.
Lucrezia Borgia: Life, Love, and Death in Renaissance Italy
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.
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.
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.
Ein Leben in der Renaissance
