Jacob Wilkins
Jacob has a First Class degree from Royal Holloway (University of London). As well as being a freelance writer, he runs an independent publishing business on Amazon. When he’s not working, he enjoys reading books, watching tennis, and running up hills.
Articles by Jacob Wilkins
Why George IV Was One of the Worst Kings in British HistoryKing George IV was a selfish royal who is now considered one of the worst monarchs in British history.
Charlie Chaplin: Hollywood’s Original SuperstarCharlie Chaplin was a wonderful actor and filmmaker who rose from the depths of poverty to the heights of Hollywood fame.
Charlie Chaplin was a wonderful actor and filmmaker who rose from the depths of poverty to the heights of Hollywood fame.
William Gladstone: Britain’s Record-Breaking Prime MinisterWilliam Gladstone was a political titan with a fascinating career that lasted for six decades.
William Gladstone was a political titan with a fascinating career that lasted for six decades.
Albert Einstein: The Greatest Scientist of the 20th CenturyAlbert Einstein had a remarkable scientific mind. Read on to learn about his life.
Albert Einstein had a remarkable scientific mind. Read on to learn about his life.
Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)Walt Disney was a creative genius and an inspirational entrepreneur. Here is his story.
Walt Disney was a creative genius and an inspirational entrepreneur. Here is his story.
Louis XIV: History’s Longest-Reigning MonarchLouis XIV's seventy-year reign was a remarkable time in European history.
Clement Attlee: Britain’s Greatest Prime Minister?Clement Attlee was a wise man who left a lasting impression on British politics.
Clement Attlee was a wise man who left a lasting impression on British politics.
Wilfred Owen: Britain’s Tragic War PoetDespite his untimely death, Wilfred Owen is considered one of the greatest poets in British history.
Madame de Pompadour: History’s Greatest MistressMadame de Pompadour didn't come from an aristocratic family, yet she managed to capture the king's heart and shape the culture of her country.
Madame de Pompadour didn't come from an aristocratic family, yet she managed to capture the king's heart and shape the culture of her country.
Spencer Perceval: The Only British Prime Minister to Be AssassinatedSpencer Perceval's impressive political career ended in blood and tragedy.
Queen Anne: Britain’s Tragic Queen?Tragedy rippled through the life of Queen Anne, yet her reign marks a fascinating and flourishing time in British history.
Tragedy rippled through the life of Queen Anne, yet her reign marks a fascinating and flourishing time in British history.
Oskar Schindler: The Business Tycoon Who Became a HeroOskar Schindler was a smart businessman who used his skills to fight against the Holocaust.
Oskar Schindler was a smart businessman who used his skills to fight against the Holocaust.