Description
About the Author
Dominic Pearce studied Classics at New College, Oxford, before pursuing a career in financial analysis, which took him to Japan, Spain and Austria - countries where the modern world succeeds a rich historic tradition. Since then he has undertaken historical and cultural research on the seventeenth century in particular, and also on the practice of art. He has published a study of drawing in collaboration with Francis Hoyland called 'Greek Light'. He is the author of a biography of Henrietta Maria. He lives in London.
Reviews
'Redraws the great general in a readable, lively narrative' -- Leanda De Lisle
'A splendid new biography of this most charismatic and romantic figure' -- James Stourton
'There is a lot of documentary evidence for this period, there are many names to learn, and a lot of political and military action. That the author has managed to convey all this in such a readable way is a triumph. Highly recommended.' -- Reads, Writes, Reviews
'Dominic Pearce deftly clarifies the religious nd historical background for the general reader.' -- The Tablet, August 2023
Book Information
ISBN 9781445695198
Author Dominic Pearce
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 677g