Savage Kingdom by Benjamin Woolley
Stunning epic history of the first Virginia Colony and the true story of Pocahontas, to coincide with the colonys 400th anniversary in 2007.‘With imagination, restraint and delicacy Woolley crafts a narrative both finely-grained and meticulously plotted – a fitting memorial for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown's foundationAs in his previous works, the lightest touch reanimates the past, evoking and elucidating equally.‘ Sunday Telegraph
‘Woolley…tells the story lucidly, elegantly and with a command of the broad sweep of the early 17th century and the fine details of human behaviour.’ The Guardian
‘It's fascinating to get access to a society in which individuals make an impact…for those on the ground one thing followed another and the best thing about this book is the way it gives a sense of how hectic and dangerous that felt.’ Daily Telegraph
‘Benjamin Woolley tells this story in direct, engaging prose…his book is a delight.’ The Spectator
Benjamin Woolley is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. He is the author of the best-selling ‘The Queen's Conjuror: The Life and Magic of Dr John Dee.’ His first book, ‘Virtual Worlds’ was short-listed for the Rhone-Poulenc prize and has been translated into eight languages. He has also written and presented for the BBC's ‘The Late Show’, including programmes on the philosophy of Michel Foucault and the architecture of Tokyo. He has won the Arts Journalist of the Year award and an Emmy for his commentary for Discovery's 'Three Minutes to Impact'. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007131693 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007131690 |
| Title | Savage Kingdom |
| Author | Benjamin Woolley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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