Derek Wilson
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Derek Wilson looks at the life of a French princess, who married and helped depose an English king during a tumultuous period of Anglo-French relations that was to end in the Hundred Years War. Published April 19 2012
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Four hundred years after it was first published, the Authorised Version of the Bible remains hugely influential, especially in the US. Derek Wilson examines its origins and its legacy. Published December 21 2010
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For most of Britain’s population, the Restoration had little effect. Life under Charles II was much the same as it was under Cromwell, argues Derek Wilson.
Published June 9 2010
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Wallowing in misery over this admittedly awful year betrays a lack of historical perspective, argues Derek Wilson. Published November 17 2009
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Derek Wilson looks at a new book by David Loades
Published April 20 2009
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Three hundred years ago, Russia emerged as a major power after a clash of armies in the Ukraine. Peter the Great’s victory, Derek Wilson argues, had repercussions that last to this day. Published February 16 2009
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Derek Wilson believes students of the Tudor era as well as history lovers will enjoy this biography of Elizabeth I's trusted royal councillor, William Cecil. Published August 12 2008
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Derek Wilson looks at the great religious reformer and asks why his life and work have seemed so significant to so many diverse people for almost 500 years. Published April 18 2007
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Derek Wilson explores a promising biography explaining the fall of the Howards.
Published January 24 2007
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Derek Wilson samples two works on the arts in Stuart England.
Published April 11 2006
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Derek Wilson explores the myths and truths about the famous family, whose fortunes were so closely connected to the Tudor dynasty.
Published January 1 2005
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Derek Wilson examines a title on the life of Mary Queen of Scots.
Published April 22 2004
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Narrative historian and festival organiser Derek Wilson looks back over half a century of popularising history
Published March 18 2004
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Derek Wilson argues the merits of the historical novel as a valid and enjoyable means of fuelling interest in the past
Published January 1 1999
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David CressyThe Parish in English Life, 1400-1600Katherine L. French, Gary G. Gibbs and Beat A. Kümin (eds.)
Published February 1 1998
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