Edward Burman

Edward Burman

Edward Burman (born May 6, 1947) is an English author, born in Cambridge. He is best known for his books on aspects of European history and culture, written from a European perspective. Though written for a general reader, the books are based on original sources. He has also written one historical novel, "The Image Of Our Lord " (1990).

Burman studied philosophy at the University of Leeds, and has lived in Iran and Italy. He presently lives in Beijing.

Published books

*"Silvestro Aquilano" (1981, Life of a sculptor, in Italian)
*"The Inquisition: The Hammer Of Heresy" (1984)
*"The Templars: Knights Of God " (1986)
*"The Assassins: Holy Killers Of Islam" (1987)
*"Italian Dynasties" (1989)
*"Logan Pearsall Smith: An Anthology " (1989)
*"The World Before Columbus 1100-1492" (1989)
*"The Image Of Our Lord" (1990)
*"Emperor To Emperor: Italy Before The Renaissance" (1991)
*"Supremely Abominable Crimes: The Trial Of The Knights Templar" (1994)
*"Internet Nuovo Leviatano: Verso il futuro paradigma di pensiero e di business" (2002)
*"Shift : Hype, Hope, and History" (2003)
*"一位英国绅士眼中的中国新富" (2006)


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