Best Selling Books by John Guy

London 1533: Anne geht auf die dreißig zu und hat es ganz nach oben geschafft: Sie ist die Königin von England, gekrönt in der Westminster Abbey. Ihre Geschichte ist der Stoff für opulente Hollywoodfilme und historische Romane. Das echte Leben der Anne Boleyn war kein Märchen, denn die unperfekte Heldin war zu klug, zu emanzipiert, zu wortgewandt, zu weltläufig und in entscheidenden Momenten unvorsichtig selbstsicher. Der schockverliebte Traumprinz, König Heinrich VIII., entpuppte sich als narzisstischer Machtmensch – und statt Happy End findet diese Ehe ihr erbarmungsloses Ende in der Hinrichtung Annes. Es hätte anders kommen können: Wenn Anne Boleyn, die große Liebe Heinrichs VIII., bereit gewesen wäre, seine Mätresse zu sein und sich mit gelegentlichen romantischen Liebesbriefen begnügt hätte, hätte der König den Papst nicht gedrängt, seine erste Ehe zu annullieren, er hätte sich nicht selbst zum Oberhaupt der englischen Kirche ernannt und Schockwellen durch Europa gesandt. Doch Anne, in deren Wappen der Falke thronte, wollte mehr sein als «die Frau an seiner Seite». Sie organisierte die Rolle der Königin am Hof in subversiver Weise neu, beeinflusste die Politik des Königs und war auf dem besten Weg zur Mitregentin, bis Heinrichs Liebe in Hass umschlug. Die königliche Jagd auf den Falken begann erneut – dieses Mal nicht, um Anne zu erobern, sondern um sie zu töten. John Guy und Julia Fox haben eine gekonnt erzählte, schonungslos präzise Biographie einer Ehe geschrieben, die mit einer Fülle von Details tief in den Glanz, Pomp und Luxus des royalen Tudor-Englands eintaucht und zugleich die ständigen Ängste des Hofs Heinrichs VIII. vor Verrat, Bedeutungsverlust und der unvorhersehbaren Ungnade des Königs erspüren lässt.

John Guy (Warragul, Australia, 1949) es autor de una amplia bibliografía, en la que destacan The Public Career of Sir Thomas More (1980), Tudor England (1990), que se ha convertido en todo un clásico en la materia y ha vendido más de un cuarto de millón de copias, The Tudors: A very short introduction (1990), The Tudors and the Stuarts (1997), The Tudor Monarchy (1997), Thomas More (2000) y María Estuardo, la reina mártir, que le valió el premio Whitbread y en Estados Unidos fue finalista del Biography/Autobiography of the Year Award. Ha participado en numerosas obras colectivas sobre su especialidad (entre otras, en The Oxford History of Britain y The Oxford Ilustrated History of Tudor and Stuart Britain) y ha intervenido en numerosos documentales sobre historia en la BBC. Asimismo, ha participado y presentado diversos programas de radio y televisión y escribe regularmente crítica literaria en The Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, The Guardian, The Economist, History Today y The Times Literary Supplement. Actualmente imparte historia en la Universidad de Cambridge.

Highlights the life of Sir Francis Drake and his accomplishments as an explorer, and describes his legacy in the field of exploration and in world history.

I am a middle man. That is why they are dead. Meet Jack Chap, middle man extraordinaire, by both trade and temperament. He''s a nice guy. Everybody says so. His secretary, his friends, his colleagues. He couldn''t have committed brutal murder in his office. Could he? A financial professional who strives for an ordered life personally and professionally, Jack Chap lives in the middle. No matter the circumstances, Jack will try to find the middle ground. He is not a boat-rocker. He is not argumentative. He is not opinionated. What happens when this reasonable, principled man in the middle is pushed beyond the limits of his dearly-held center? You''d think unraveling begins at the edges. But in this case, it just may have started in the middle.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Pulmonary Tuberculosis Its Diagnosis and Treatment" is a comprehensive medical treatise exploring the identification and management of tuberculosis during the early 20th century. Written by John Guy, this work provides a detailed look into the clinical methods, radiological advancements, and therapeutic approaches used to combat one of the most significant public health challenges of its time. The text meticulously outlines the pathology of the disease, diagnostic techniques including physical examinations and laboratory tests, and the various treatment regimens available, such as sanatorium care and surgical interventions. As a historical medical resource, this volume offers invaluable insight into the evolution of respiratory medicine. It captures the state of medical knowledge before the widespread use of antibiotics, highlighting the importance of early detection and the rigorous observational skills required by physicians of the era. This work serves as a vital reference for medical historians, researchers, and students interested in the history of infectious diseases and the developmental milestones of pulmonary medicine. Through its technical depth and clinical focus, "Pulmonary Tuberculosis Its Diagnosis and Treatment" remains an important artifact of medical literature, reflecting the dedicated efforts of health professionals to understand and mitigate a global epidemic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The author of Around the World at 75. Alone, Dammit! follows up with Around Asia in 80 Days. Oops, 83 Days! He wanted to miss nothing! He covered a slew of colorful cities. He had his sister Lucie along part way. Lucky him. Again he had his notebook in hand and his camera around his neck. He give us 100,000 words of fascinating prose, but also 300 photos, plus 32 original Travel Tips. You¿ll enjoy the book, learn much, and be excited to get going yourself. You¿ll have a better trip and save money.