December 1348. What if you had just six days to save your soul?With the country in the grip of the Black Death, brothers John and William fear that they will shortly die and suffer in the afterlife. B
A popular history of daily life in Elizabeth I's England is presented as a historical tour of the experiences of luminaries and everyday citizens that offers insight into topics ranging from class and
An entertaining, accessible guide to Elizabethan England?the latest in the Time Traveler’s Guide series Acclaimed historian Ian Mortimer shows readers that the past is not just something to be studied
December 1348. With the country in the grip of the Black Death, brothers John and William fear that they will shortly die and go to Hell. But as the end draws near, they are given an unexpected choice
Ian Mortimer examines some of the most controversial questions in medieval history, including whether Edward II was murdered, his possible later life in Italy, the weakness of the Lancastrian claim to
Takes you on a whirlwind tour of the last ten centuries of Western history. This book tells a story of godly scientists, shrewd farmers, cold-hearted entrepreneurs and strong-minded women - a story of
This study charts the adoption of medical strategies by the seriously ill and dying, decade by decade, from the Elizabethan age of astrological medicine to the emergence of the general practitioner i
From the author described by The Times as ‘the most remarkable historian of our time’, this is a stunningly high-concept historical novel that is both as daring as it is gripping, and perfect for fans
‘Beautifully written and superbly executed’ Times'This clever and moving Faustian tale is packed with fascinating historical detail' Express From the author of the bestselling The Time Traveller's Gui
One night in August 1323 a captive rebel baron, Sir Roger Mortimer, drugged his guards and escaped from the Tower of London. With the king's men-at-arms in pursuit he fled to the south coast, and sail
