Richard the second son of King John was a crusader and one of the wealthiest men in Europe. He was also a constant threat to his brother, Henry III.
Darren Baker Book order
Darren Baker is a translator and historian who earned his degree from the University of Connecticut. He currently resides in the Czech Republic.






- 2022
- 2020
Crusaders and Revolutionaries of the Thirteenth Century
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
First book ever written on the de Montfort family as a whole.
- 2019
The Two Eleanors of Henry III
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
It's a tale that covers three decades at its heart, with loyalty to family and principles at stake, in a land where foreigners are subject to intense scrutiny and jealousy.
- 2018
Simon de Montfort and the Rise of the English Nation
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Simon de Montfort's combination of charisma, determination, and fearlessness made him one of the greatest men of his age. This new biography marks 750 years since Montfort established the earliest forerunner of our modern parliament. číst celé
- 2017
Henry III
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Henry III was a determined and dynamic ruler with vision, not the weak and inept king of conventional portrayal
- 2016
Czech the Children
- 134 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The story follows Vojta, the son of Czech immigrants, as he returns to his ancestral homeland. Despite the language barrier, he forms a connection with his landlady, Iveta. Their relationship deepens as they welcome two children, Terka and Kuba, creating a new family dynamic. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of adapting to a culture that feels both familiar and foreign.
- 2015
With All for All: The Life of Simon de Montfort
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on Simon de Montfort's remarkable qualities, this biography explores his charisma, determination, and fearlessness, highlighting his significant role in shaping parliamentary democracy. As the 750th anniversary of his establishment of the earliest forerunner of modern parliament approaches, the book delves into his life and impact, presenting a compelling portrait of a pivotal historical figure.
- 2009
Dášeňka čili Život štěněte. Dashenka as a puppy sees the world
- 78 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Legendární kniha Karla Čapka upravená pro účely edice zábavné výuky angličtiny. Je doplněna o anglický překlad, který můžete sledovat zrcadlově zároveň s českým textem. Speciální CD obsahuje celou knihu namluvenou rodilým mluvčím v klasické audio nahrávce (lze přehrát na jakémkoliv CD přehrávači, či PC) a jako bonus jsme přidali také českou verzi ve formátu mp3 (lze přehrát na jakémkoliv PC nebo CD přehrávači vybaveném mp3 funkcí). Kniha je vynikající pomůckou při výuce angličtiny, zejména rozvíjí slovní zásobu a porozumění slyšenému slovu. Zároveň může být využita jako pomůcka i pro výuku češtiny pro cizice.
- 2008
Their sticky adventure and other plays
- 211 pages
- 8 hours of reading
- 2006
Five Classic Fairy Tales
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading


