Antwerp - The Glory Years By Michael Pye

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A Golden Age Dawns

20211129

This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A vivid and lively account of the city in its sixteenth century heyday.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

A Golden Age Dawns

20211129

20211130 (R4)

This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A vivid and lively account of the city in its sixteenth century heyday.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Ringing The Changes

20211130

In this vivid account of the 16th-century city the casting of a new and great bronze bell announces Antwerp's new found power in a world where money reigns. Michael Begley reads.

This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In this vivid account, a new bell announces the 16th-century city's new found power.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Ringing The Changes

20211130

20211201 (R4)

In this vivid account of the 16th-century city the casting of a new and great bronze bell announces Antwerp's new found power in a world where money reigns. Michael Begley reads.

This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In this vivid account, a new bell announces the 16th-century city's new found power.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

William Tyndale

20211201

The evocative story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's escape to Antwerp and his dangerous career as religious divisions take hold across Europe. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

The story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's career.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

William Tyndale

20211201

20211202 (R4)

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

The story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's career.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Dealing In Art And Song

20211202

In the vivid account of the 16th-century city a bigger and better Exchange is built to reflect Antwerp's influence in trade and commerce. Meanwhile, there's innovation in dealing in art and song. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In the account of the 16th-century city there's a new place to deal in art and song.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Dealing In Art And Song

20211202

20211203 (R4)

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In the account of the 16th-century city there's a new place to deal in art and song.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Iconoclasm And The Aftermath

20211203

The evocative account of 16th-century Antwerp concludes. After decades of religious tolerance, trouble in the cathedral leads to a new order, rebellion and exodus from the city. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Iconoclasm And The Aftermath

20211203

20211204 (R4)

The evocative account of 16th-century Antwerp concludes. After decades of religious tolerance, trouble in the cathedral leads to a new order, rebellion and exodus from the city. Michael Begley reads.

Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York.

Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order.

A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	A Golden Age Dawns	20211129		This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard A vivid and lively account of the city in its sixteenth century heyday. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
01	A Golden Age Dawns	20211129	20211130 (R4)	This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard A vivid and lively account of the city in its sixteenth century heyday. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
02	Ringing The Changes	20211130		In this vivid account of the 16th-century city the casting of a new and great bronze bell announces Antwerp's new found power in a world where money reigns. Michael Begley reads. This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In this vivid account, a new bell announces the 16th-century city's new found power. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
02	Ringing The Changes	20211130	20211201 (R4)	In this vivid account of the 16th-century city the casting of a new and great bronze bell announces Antwerp's new found power in a world where money reigns. Michael Begley reads. This vivid and lively account of Antwerp's glory years takes us back to the 16th century when the city is transformed into a rich and cultured European powerhouse. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In this vivid account, a new bell announces the 16th-century city's new found power. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
03	William Tyndale	20211201		The evocative story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's escape to Antwerp and his dangerous career as religious divisions take hold across Europe. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's career. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
03	William Tyndale	20211201	20211202 (R4)	The evocative story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's escape to Antwerp and his dangerous career as religious divisions take hold across Europe. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The story of the 16th-century city continues with an account of William Tyndale's career. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
04	Dealing In Art And Song	20211202		In the vivid account of the 16th-century city a bigger and better Exchange is built to reflect Antwerp's influence in trade and commerce. Meanwhile, there's innovation in dealing in art and song. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In the account of the 16th-century city there's a new place to deal in art and song. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
04	Dealing In Art And Song	20211202	20211203 (R4)	In the vivid account of the 16th-century city a bigger and better Exchange is built to reflect Antwerp's influence in trade and commerce. Meanwhile, there's innovation in dealing in art and song. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In the account of the 16th-century city there's a new place to deal in art and song. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
05	Iconoclasm And The Aftermath	20211203		The evocative account of 16th-century Antwerp concludes. After decades of religious tolerance, trouble in the cathedral leads to a new order, rebellion and exodus from the city. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.
05	Iconoclasm And The Aftermath	20211203	20211204 (R4)	The evocative account of 16th-century Antwerp concludes. After decades of religious tolerance, trouble in the cathedral leads to a new order, rebellion and exodus from the city. Michael Begley reads. Michael Pye's history of Antwerp is a fascinating account of the city during its golden age. Told through character studies, novels, paintings, songs, inventories and city ordinances, an evocative portrait emerges. Transformed into a trading powerhouse, nationals from all over Europe converged in Antwerp, making deals and enjoying the free and easy manners in a place where scandal and heresy was tolerated, and fortunes could be made almost over night. It's not long before religious divisions, and bellicose heads of state bring about an end to the city's tolerance, and its financial prowess. Michael Pye is the author of twelve previous books which have been translated into fifteen languages. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and columnist in London and New York. Image: Salve Felix Antverpia, anonymous woodcut. KU Leuven. Special Collections Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order. A history of 16th-century Antwerp from the author of The Edge of the World.