Reviews"Praise for ""Derek""""Wilson ""Fast-paced biography . . . Wilson deftly chronicles Charlemagne's military exploits, political intrigues, and religious devotion." ---"Publishers Weekly "on "Charlemagne ""I cannot praise too highly Derek Wilson's prose style, which is both masterful and lively. He writes with great conviction and a breathtaking attention to the kind of personal detail that makes his books such compelling reading." ---Alison Weir on "In the Lion's Court ""The ambition of Wilson's plan lies in the fact that he does not offer us six separate studies . . . but presents one complex, rich narrative. . . . This plan is carried out with attractive energy and zest. . . . He has written a useful and stimulating book about [Britain's] most important dynasty." ---Antonia Fraser, "Sunday Times "(UK)""on "In the Lion's Court " "A masterly study." ---"Daily Telegraph" (UK) on "Rothschild ""An intriguing and compelling story . . . Ita |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press |
| ISBN: | 0312375883 |
| EAN: | 9780312375881 |
| Dimensions: | 24.18 x 16.66 x 3.35 centimeters (0.62 kg) |
| Age Range: |
11-14 years |