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Born to Rule

Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria

by Julia P. Gelardi ...

The histories of Queen Victoria's five royal granddaughters.Married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the twentieth century, the progeny of Great Britain's legendary queen lived through the First World War—and their reaction shaped the fate of a continent and the future of the modern world.Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in ... Read more

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The histories of Queen Victoria's five royal granddaughters.Married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the twentieth century, the progeny of Great Britain's legendary queen lived through the First World War—and their reaction shaped the fate of a continent and the future of the modern world.Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in
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The Last Tsar

The Abdication of Nicholas II and the Fall of the Romanovs

by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa ...

The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty.**“Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.” —**The Wall Street JournalIn 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in Tsar Nicholas II’s dramatic fall from power. Though Nicholas’s life is often described as tragic, a trove of ... Read more

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The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty.**“Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.” —**The Wall Street JournalIn 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in Tsar Nicholas II’s dramatic fall from power. Though Nicholas’s life is often described as tragic, a trove of
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Alexander

God, King, Man

by Edmund Richardson ...

*Longlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize***"In this staggeringly good biography, Edmund Richardson reveals in riveting and sumptuous detail the real Alexander, the man behind the legend. Richardson has drawn on new sources from recent archeological discoveries, adding a real freshness to this millennia old story." —**Daily MailAn enthralling new biography of Alexander the Great, written as an ... Read more

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*Longlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize***"In this staggeringly good biography, Edmund Richardson reveals in riveting and sumptuous detail the real Alexander, the man behind the legend. Richardson has drawn on new sources from recent archeological discoveries, adding a real freshness to this millennia old story." —**Daily MailAn enthralling new biography of Alexander the Great, written as an
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The Magnificent Century

by Thomas B. Costain ...

THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY covers the turbulence, romance, and pageantry of Henry III's long and tumultuous reign, from 1216 to 1272. During his lifetime Henry was frequently unpopular, unreliable and inconsistent. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences, and theology, as well as in government. Despite all, it was truly a magnificent century... ... Read more

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THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY covers the turbulence, romance, and pageantry of Henry III's long and tumultuous reign, from 1216 to 1272. During his lifetime Henry was frequently unpopular, unreliable and inconsistent. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences, and theology, as well as in government. Despite all, it was truly a magnificent century...
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The Conquering Family

by Thomas B. Costain ...

Thomas B. Costain's four-volume history of the Plantagenets begins with THE CONQUERING FAMILY and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of John in 1216.The troubled period after the Norman Conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out between monarch and people, comes to life through Costain's storytelling skill and historical imagination ... Read more

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Thomas B. Costain's four-volume history of the Plantagenets begins with THE CONQUERING FAMILY and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of John in 1216.The troubled period after the Norman Conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out between monarch and people, comes to life through Costain's storytelling skill and historical imagination
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The Last Plantagenets

by Thomas B. Costain ...

Details the developments of the reigns of England's monarchs. Here are some of history's most spectacular kings and queens - and a brilliant probing of the greatest royal mystery of all time, the death of the two boy princes in the Tower of London! ... Read more

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Details the developments of the reigns of England's monarchs. Here are some of history's most spectacular kings and queens - and a brilliant probing of the greatest royal mystery of all time, the death of the two boy princes in the Tower of London!
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The Three Edwards

by Thomas B. Costain ...

THE THREE EDWARDS covers the years between 1272 and 1377 when three Edwards ruled England. Edward I brought England out of the Middle Ages. Edward II had a tragic reign but gave his country Edward III, who ruled gloriously, if violently."A thrilling narrative... history told with all the interest found only in a great novel." (Salt Lake City Tribune) ... Read more

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THE THREE EDWARDS covers the years between 1272 and 1377 when three Edwards ruled England. Edward I brought England out of the Middle Ages. Edward II had a tragic reign but gave his country Edward III, who ruled gloriously, if violently."A thrilling narrative... history told with all the interest found only in a great novel." (Salt Lake City Tribune)
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The Rival Queens

Catherine de' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal that Ignited a Kingdom

by Nancy Goldstone ...

The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century.Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two remarkable women, a mother and daughter driven into opposition by a terrible betrayal that threatened to ... Read more

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The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century.Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two remarkable women, a mother and daughter driven into opposition by a terrible betrayal that threatened to
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Tudor

Passion. Manipulation. Murder. The Story of England's Most Notorious Royal Family

by Leanda de Lisle ...

The Tudors are England's most dramatic royal family-Henry VIII notoriously divorced his queen and broke with the church of Rome, and Elizabeth I became the greatest English queen in history. But they are a dynasty still more extraordinary than the one we thought we knew.In an epic narrative sweeping from 1437 to the first decade of the seventeenth century, Tudor traces the rise and rule of the ... Read more

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The Tudors are England's most dramatic royal family-Henry VIII notoriously divorced his queen and broke with the church of Rome, and Elizabeth I became the greatest English queen in history. But they are a dynasty still more extraordinary than the one we thought we knew.In an epic narrative sweeping from 1437 to the first decade of the seventeenth century, Tudor traces the rise and rule of the
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Her Lotus Year

China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson

by Paul French ...

New York Times bestselling author Paul French examines a controversial and revealing period in the early life of the legendary Wallis, Duchess of Windsor–her one year in China.Before she was the Duchess of Windsor, Bessie Wallis Warfield was Mrs. Wallis Spencer, wife of Earl “Win” Spencer, a US Navy aviator. From humble beginnings in Baltimore, she rose to marry a man who gave up his throne for ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Paul French examines a controversial and revealing period in the early life of the legendary Wallis, Duchess of Windsor–her one year in China.Before she was the Duchess of Windsor, Bessie Wallis Warfield was Mrs. Wallis Spencer, wife of Earl “Win” Spencer, a US Navy aviator. From humble beginnings in Baltimore, she rose to marry a man who gave up his throne for
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Swan Song

Diana, my sister

by Charles Spencer ...

**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After ... Read more

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**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After
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James I

Scotland's King of England

by John Matusiak ...

Few kings have been more savagely caricatured or grossly misunderstood than England's first Stuart. Yet, as this biography demonstrates, the modern tendency to downplay his defects and minimise the long-term consequences of his reign has gone too far.In spite of genuine idealism and flashes of considerable resourcefulness, James I remains a perplexing figure – a uniquely curious ruler, shot ... Read more

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Few kings have been more savagely caricatured or grossly misunderstood than England's first Stuart. Yet, as this biography demonstrates, the modern tendency to downplay his defects and minimise the long-term consequences of his reign has gone too far.In spite of genuine idealism and flashes of considerable resourcefulness, James I remains a perplexing figure – a uniquely curious ruler, shot
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The King's Assassin

The Secret Plot to Murder King James I

by Benjamin Woolley ...

**THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE STARZ MINISERIES MARY & GEORGE, STARRING JULIANNE MOORE AND NICHOLAS GALITZINE!An absorbing account of the conspiracy to kill King James I by his handsome lover, the Duke of Buckingham, an historical crime that has remained hidden for 400 years.**The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal ... Read more

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**THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE STARZ MINISERIES MARY & GEORGE, STARRING JULIANNE MOORE AND NICHOLAS GALITZINE!An absorbing account of the conspiracy to kill King James I by his handsome lover, the Duke of Buckingham, an historical crime that has remained hidden for 400 years.**The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal
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Madame de Pompadour

by Nancy Mitford ...

Venture to 18th-century Versailles and meet one of the most powerful women in French history in this historical biography of King Louis XV’s most famous mistress-advisor.When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. A member of the bourgeoisie rather than an aristocrat, she was physically too cold for the carnal Bourbon king, and ... Read more

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Venture to 18th-century Versailles and meet one of the most powerful women in French history in this historical biography of King Louis XV’s most famous mistress-advisor.When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. A member of the bourgeoisie rather than an aristocrat, she was physically too cold for the carnal Bourbon king, and
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LIFE Diana

A Princess Remembered

by The Editors of LIFE ...

A Princess RememberedEmbrace the lasting legacy of Princess Diana with this keepsake Special Edition, filled with insightful writing and gorgeous photography from the LIFE archives. At her storybook royal wedding in 1981-"The Wedding of the Century"-Diana Spencer seemed the perfect match for Prince Charles, the dashing heir to the British throne. Though their story did not end happily ever after, ... Read more

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A Princess RememberedEmbrace the lasting legacy of Princess Diana with this keepsake Special Edition, filled with insightful writing and gorgeous photography from the LIFE archives. At her storybook royal wedding in 1981-"The Wedding of the Century"-Diana Spencer seemed the perfect match for Prince Charles, the dashing heir to the British throne. Though their story did not end happily ever after,
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Diana

Her True Story in Her Own Words

by Andrew Morton ...

The definitive biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, written with her full cooperation and the closest the world will ever come to her autobiography. As the thirtieth anniversary of her death approaches, this landmark #1 New York Times bestseller remains the essential account of her life inside the British royal family.When Andrew Morton’s Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992, it ... Read more

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The definitive biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, written with her full cooperation and the closest the world will ever come to her autobiography. As the thirtieth anniversary of her death approaches, this landmark #1 New York Times bestseller remains the essential account of her life inside the British royal family.When Andrew Morton’s Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992, it
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The Heir Apparent

A Life of Edward VII, the Playboy Prince

by Jane Ridley ...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBEThis richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley ... Read more

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBEThis richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley
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Dancing to the Precipice

The Life of Lucie de la Tour du Pin, Eyewitness to an Era

by Caroline Moorehead ...

“[A] remarkable biography….Moorehead deftly wields periods detail…to tell the story of a captivating woman who kept her sense of self amid the vicissitudes of politics.”—VogueFrom acclaimed biographer Caroline Moorhead comes Dancing to the Precipice, a sweeping chronicle of the remarkable life of Lucie de la Tour du Pin—“an astute, thoroughly engaging biography of a formidable woman” (Boston Globe ... Read more

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“[A] remarkable biography….Moorehead deftly wields periods detail…to tell the story of a captivating woman who kept her sense of self amid the vicissitudes of politics.”—VogueFrom acclaimed biographer Caroline Moorhead comes Dancing to the Precipice, a sweeping chronicle of the remarkable life of Lucie de la Tour du Pin—“an astute, thoroughly engaging biography of a formidable woman” (Boston Globe
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The Queen and Her Presidents

The Hidden Hand That Shaped History

by Susan Page ...

The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with thirteen American presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump. With that, she changed the world.No American or foreign leader has met with as many sitting presidents as Queen Elizabeth II. Her Royal Majesty’s seventy-year reign witnessed the highs ... Read more

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The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with thirteen American presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump. With that, she changed the world.No American or foreign leader has met with as many sitting presidents as Queen Elizabeth II. Her Royal Majesty’s seventy-year reign witnessed the highs
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In Triumph's Wake

Royal Mothers, Tragic Daughters, and the Price They Paid for Glory

by Julia P. Gelardi ...

The powerful and moving story of three royal mothers whose quest for power led to the downfall of their daughters.Queen Isabella of Castile, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, and Queen Victoria of England were respected and admired rulers whose legacies continue to be felt today. Their daughters—Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England; Queen Marie Antoinette of France; and Vicky, the Empress ... Read more

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The powerful and moving story of three royal mothers whose quest for power led to the downfall of their daughters.Queen Isabella of Castile, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, and Queen Victoria of England were respected and admired rulers whose legacies continue to be felt today. Their daughters—Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England; Queen Marie Antoinette of France; and Vicky, the Empress
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El canto del cisne

Diana, mi hermana

by Charles Spencer ...

Translated by Verónica Canales Medina, Laura Rins Calahorra, Efrén del Valle Peñamil ...

Hermosa. Querida. Perseguida. La extraordinaria vida y muerte de Diana, contadas por su hermano Charles. Ya disponible en preventa.«Cuando me preguntan: "¿Qué significó crecer junto a Diana?", mi primer pensamiento siempre es: "Pero si no sé qué significa no crecer junto a ella..."».En septiembre de 1997, Charles Spencer se puso en pie en la abadía de Westminster ante un mundo que observaba y ... Read more

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Hermosa. Querida. Perseguida. La extraordinaria vida y muerte de Diana, contadas por su hermano Charles. Ya disponible en preventa.«Cuando me preguntan: "¿Qué significó crecer junto a Diana?", mi primer pensamiento siempre es: "Pero si no sé qué significa no crecer junto a ella..."».En septiembre de 1997, Charles Spencer se puso en pie en la abadía de Westminster ante un mundo que observaba y
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Entitled

The Rise and Fall of the House of York

by Andrew Lownie ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Book of the Year in The Times and Financial Times‘The biographer who brought down Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’ THE OBSERVER‘This isn’t a book; it’s a case for revolution’ SUNDAY TIMES'Undoubtedly the most important book of the last year, if not the century' MAIL ON SUNDAY‘This book has changed the way its readers think.... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Book of the Year in The Times and Financial Times‘The biographer who brought down Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’ THE OBSERVER‘This isn’t a book; it’s a case for revolution’ SUNDAY TIMES'Undoubtedly the most important book of the last year, if not the century' MAIL ON SUNDAY‘This book has changed the way its readers think....
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Queens of the Conquest

England's Medieval Queens Book One

by Alison Weir ...

Series Book 1 - England's Medieval Queens
A captivating, sweeping saga of England’s medieval queens, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe)**“Polished [and] fascinating . . . It was a man’s world but, as Weir convincingly shows, the five queens wielded real power in front of as well as behind the throne.”—**Sunday ExpressThe lives of England ... Read more

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A captivating, sweeping saga of England’s medieval queens, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe)**“Polished [and] fascinating . . . It was a man’s world but, as Weir convincingly shows, the five queens wielded real power in front of as well as behind the throne.”—**Sunday ExpressThe lives of England
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Edward III: The Perfect King

by Ian Mortimer ...

A look at the brutal, brilliant fourteenth-century ruler, by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England.Holding power for over fifty years starting in 1327, Edward III was one of England's most influential kings—and one who shaped the course of English history. Revered as one of the country's most illustrious leaders for centuries, he was also a usurper and a warmonger ... Read more

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A look at the brutal, brilliant fourteenth-century ruler, by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England.Holding power for over fifty years starting in 1327, Edward III was one of England's most influential kings—and one who shaped the course of English history. Revered as one of the country's most illustrious leaders for centuries, he was also a usurper and a warmonger
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