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James Evans

Biography

James Evans

James Evans completed his PhD at Oxford following a first-class Masters in Historical research. He has worked as a producer on various BBC historical television documentaries, including Dan Cruickshank’s "Hiden Houses"; Niall Ferguson’s "Western Civilization"; Griff Rhys Jones’s "Rivers:; and Michael Wood’s "English Story," for which he also contributed to the accompanying book. He lives in London.

James Evans

Books by James Evans

Tudor Adventurers: The Voyage of Discovery that Transformed England
by James Evans - History, Nonfiction

In the spring of 1553, three ships sailed northeast from London into uncharted waters. The scale of their ambition was breathtaking. Drawing on the latest navigational science and the new spirit of enterprise and discovery sweeping the Tudor capital, they sought a northern passage to Asia and its riches. This exceptional endeavour was one of the boldest in British history, and its impact was profound. Although the “merchant adventurers” failed to reach China as they had hoped, their achievements would lay the foundations for England’s expansion on a global stage.