House of Treason by Robert Hutchinson
Sex, greed and treachery at the heart of a Tudor regime. 'Fascinating close-ups of outlandish Tudor behaviour' DAILY MAIL
[Hutchinson] entertains us with fascinating close-ups of outlandish Tudor behaviour * DAILY MAIL *
A gruesome story, of pride, greed and flaunting arrogance, blood and cruelty, cunning and stupidity.. [Robert Hutchinson] has created a delightful and instructive book * LITERARY REVIEW *
The narrative is compelling and horrible... It is a riveting story, splendidly told * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
[Hutchinson] writes with vigour and enthusiasm.. there are some splendid set-pieces (the account of Flodden, for instance, is riveting) * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *
Robert Hutchinson gives a thoughtful sideways view onto 16th century court politics in House of Treason... a fascinating account of the Howard dynasty * DAILY TELEGRAPH Books of the Year *
Hutchinson grips every page with this outstanding story of treason in fearful times laden with espionage and betrayal * OXFORD TIMES *
Hutchinson is a lively biographer and brings the period vividly to life. One has a keen sense of its sights and smells as well as the less immediate stink of fear, betrayal and unbearable pain ... This book gives a balanced view of the choices and compromises, the moral subtleties and the physical horrors of the age * THE TABLET *
Gripping and gruesome * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
A remarkable story of a dynasty whose pride and ambition secured only their downfall * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
A riveting book * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gruesome and engaging history * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *
A remarkable story of a dynasty whose pride and ambition secured only their downfall. * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
A riveting book * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gruesome and engaging history * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *
Gripping and gruesome * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
A gruesome story, of pride, greed and flaunting arrogance, blood and cruelty, cunning and stupidity.. [Robert Hutchinson] has created a delightful and instructive book * LITERARY REVIEW *
The narrative is compelling and horrible... It is a riveting story, splendidly told * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
[Hutchinson] writes with vigour and enthusiasm.. there are some splendid set-pieces (the account of Flodden, for instance, is riveting) * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *
Robert Hutchinson gives a thoughtful sideways view onto 16th century court politics in House of Treason... a fascinating account of the Howard dynasty * DAILY TELEGRAPH Books of the Year *
Hutchinson grips every page with this outstanding story of treason in fearful times laden with espionage and betrayal * OXFORD TIMES *
Hutchinson is a lively biographer and brings the period vividly to life. One has a keen sense of its sights and smells as well as the less immediate stink of fear, betrayal and unbearable pain ... This book gives a balanced view of the choices and compromises, the moral subtleties and the physical horrors of the age * THE TABLET *
Gripping and gruesome * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
A remarkable story of a dynasty whose pride and ambition secured only their downfall * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
A riveting book * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gruesome and engaging history * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *
A remarkable story of a dynasty whose pride and ambition secured only their downfall. * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
A riveting book * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A gruesome and engaging history * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *
Gripping and gruesome * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
Robert Hutchinson is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and the author of THE LAST DAYS OF HENRY VIII, ELIZABETH'S SPYMASTER, THOMAS CROMWELL, HOUSE OF TREASON, YOUNG HENRY, THE SPANISH ARMADA and THE AUDACIOUS CRIMES OF COLONEL BLOOD. He was Defence Correspondent for the Press Association before moving to Jane's Information Group to launch JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY. He has a doctorate from the University of Sussex, and was appointed OBE in the 2008 Honours List.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753826904 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753826909 |
| Title | House of Treason |
| Author | Robert Hutchinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2010-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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