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Anthony R. Wildman

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Anthony Wildman is a historical novelist who has written five novels and a travel memoir to date. He has a passionate interest in history and story-telling, and lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Born in Hertfordshire, England, Anthony emigrated to Australia with his family in 1967. He grew up and was educated in Adelaide, where he acquired a degree in History and Politics from the University of Adelaide, an education that provided the fuel for a lifelong fascination with both subjects.

He has lived in Melbourne and Sydney, and has journeyed extensively throughout Europe, Asia and America, satisfying his love of travel and new experiences.

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	What News on the Rialto?: The Lost Years of William Shakespeare 4.39 avg rating — 46 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Behind the Picture: An Atrocity in Madrid

Francisco Goya, The Third of May 1808, oil on canvas, 1814 – Museo del Prado, Madrid

A Massacre in Madrid

In the early hours of May 3, 1808, the French Army lined up Spanish civilians against a hillside wall on the outskirts of Madrid and shot them dead by the dozen. No trial, no defence, no reprieve—just a cold, methodical execution in the name of imperial order.

This is the moment captured in F

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The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I

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Recollections Of The Emperor Napoleon, During The First Three Years Of His Captivity On The Island Of St. Helena

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In Napoleon's Shadow: The Memoirs of Louis-Joseph Marchand, Valet and Friend of the Emperor, 1811–1821

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