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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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The Eagle and the Hart

The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV

by Helen Castor ...

**From an acclaimed historian comes a “**richly textured” (The Wall Street Journal) tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history.Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were ten years old when Richard became king of England. They were thirty-two when ... Read more

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**From an acclaimed historian comes a “**richly textured” (The Wall Street Journal) tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history.Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were ten years old when Richard became king of England. They were thirty-two when
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Women of Means

The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls (Bios of Royalty and Rich & Famous)

by Marlene Wagman-Geller ...

Series series Celebrating Women
Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy: they were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. However, oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for their destinies. The public has always been riveted by these larger than life ladies: as eye witnesses to live theater, for schadenfreude, ... Read more

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Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy: they were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. However, oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for their destinies. The public has always been riveted by these larger than life ladies: as eye witnesses to live theater, for schadenfreude,
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Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee

An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens

by Charlie Higson ...

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.... ... Read more

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A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy....
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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

by Liliuokalani ...

Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen is a book written by Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. It was published in 1898, five years after the overthrow of the Kingdom. In it, Liliuokalani gives her account of her upbringing, her accession to the throne, the overthrow of her government by pro-American forces, her appeals to the United States to restore the Hawaiian monarchy, ... Read more

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen is a book written by Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. It was published in 1898, five years after the overthrow of the Kingdom. In it, Liliuokalani gives her account of her upbringing, her accession to the throne, the overthrow of her government by pro-American forces, her appeals to the United States to restore the Hawaiian monarchy,
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Divide and Rule

Royal Women and Their Battles

by Catherine Mayer ...

Globally famous and yet universally misunderstood – these are the complex and utterly engrossing stories of Britain's royal women behind the public façade. Saints or sinners? Perfect princesses or difficult duchesses? Monarchy’s saviours or its destroyers?They rank among the world’s most famous women – and the most misunderstood. Throughout history, royal women have been sanitised and sanctified ... Read more

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Globally famous and yet universally misunderstood – these are the complex and utterly engrossing stories of Britain's royal women behind the public façade. Saints or sinners? Perfect princesses or difficult duchesses? Monarchy’s saviours or its destroyers?They rank among the world’s most famous women – and the most misunderstood. Throughout history, royal women have been sanitised and sanctified
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The Wars of the Roses

by Alison Weir ...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose presents a “masterful [and] revealingly detailed” (The Boston Globe) account of the epic clash for the throne between the royal houses of Lancaster and York—a blistering period in English history that impacted the monarchy forever.“Weir has perfected the art of bringing history to life.”—Chicago TribuneLancaster and York. For much of the ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose presents a “masterful [and] revealingly detailed” (The Boston Globe) account of the epic clash for the throne between the royal houses of Lancaster and York—a blistering period in English history that impacted the monarchy forever.“Weir has perfected the art of bringing history to life.”—Chicago TribuneLancaster and York. For much of the
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The American Duchess

The Real Wallis Simpson

by Anna Pasternak ...

Series series Gift for History Buffs
Wallis Simpson is known as the woman at the center of the most scandalous love affair of the 20th century, but in this “unputdownable…lively and detailed” (The Times, London) biography, discover a woman wronged by history with new information revealed by the latest research and those who were close to the couple.The story that has been told repeatedly is this: The handsome, charismatic, and ... Read more

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Wallis Simpson is known as the woman at the center of the most scandalous love affair of the 20th century, but in this “unputdownable…lively and detailed” (The Times, London) biography, discover a woman wronged by history with new information revealed by the latest research and those who were close to the couple.The story that has been told repeatedly is this: The handsome, charismatic, and
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Marie Antoinette

The Journey

by Antonia Fraser ...

France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted child was thrust onto the royal stage and ... Read more

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France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted child was thrust onto the royal stage and
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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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Marie-Therese, Child of Terror

The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter

by Susan Nagel ...

The first major biography of one of France's most mysterious women--Marie Antoinette's only child to survive the French revolution.Susan Nagel, author of the critically acclaimed biography Mistress of the Elgin Marbles, turns her attention to the life of a remarkable woman who both defined and shaped an era, the tumultuous last days of the crumbling ancient régime. Nagel brings the formidable ... Read more

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The first major biography of one of France's most mysterious women--Marie Antoinette's only child to survive the French revolution.Susan Nagel, author of the critically acclaimed biography Mistress of the Elgin Marbles, turns her attention to the life of a remarkable woman who both defined and shaped an era, the tumultuous last days of the crumbling ancient régime. Nagel brings the formidable
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Eleanor of Aquitaine

A Life

by Alison Weir ...

An “evocative” (Newsday) biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of England and France, who transcended the mores of society—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose“An alluringly candid portrait of this most public yet elusive of medieval women.”—The Boston Globe“[Alison Weir] has perfected the art of bringing history to life.”—Chicago TribuneRe... ... Read more

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An “evocative” (Newsday) biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of England and France, who transcended the mores of society—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose“An alluringly candid portrait of this most public yet elusive of medieval women.”—The Boston Globe“[Alison Weir] has perfected the art of bringing history to life.”—Chicago TribuneRe...
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The Affair of the Poisons

Murder, Infanticide, and Satanism at the Court of Louis XIV

by Anne Somerset ...

The Affair of the Poisons, as it became known, was an extraordinary episode that took place in France during the reign of Louis XIV. When poisoning and black magic became widespread, arrests followed. Suspects included those among the highest ranks of society. Many were tortured and numerous executions resulted.The 1676 torture and execution of the Marquise de Brinvilliers marked the start of the ... Read more

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The Affair of the Poisons, as it became known, was an extraordinary episode that took place in France during the reign of Louis XIV. When poisoning and black magic became widespread, arrests followed. Suspects included those among the highest ranks of society. Many were tortured and numerous executions resulted.The 1676 torture and execution of the Marquise de Brinvilliers marked the start of the
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Catherine de Medici

Renaissance Queen of France

by Leonie Frieda ...

The inspiration for the STARZ original series, The Serpent Queen — second season premiering July 12th!“A beautifully written portrait of a ruthless, subtle and fearless woman fighting for survival and power in a world of gangsterish brutality, routine assassination and religious mania. . . . Frieda has brought a largely forgotten heroine-villainess and a whole sumptuously vicious era back to life. ... Read more

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The inspiration for the STARZ original series, The Serpent Queen — second season premiering July 12th!“A beautifully written portrait of a ruthless, subtle and fearless woman fighting for survival and power in a world of gangsterish brutality, routine assassination and religious mania. . . . Frieda has brought a largely forgotten heroine-villainess and a whole sumptuously vicious era back to life.
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Xerxes

by Jacob Abbott ...

Xerxes I of Persia also known as Xerxes the Great was the fourth king of the kings of Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes was crowned and succeeded his father in October–December 486 BC when he was about 36 years old. The transition of power to Xerxes was smooth due again in part to the great authority of Atossa and his accession of royal power was not challenged by any person at court or in the Achaemenian ... Read more

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Xerxes I of Persia also known as Xerxes the Great was the fourth king of the kings of Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes was crowned and succeeded his father in October–December 486 BC when he was about 36 years old. The transition of power to Xerxes was smooth due again in part to the great authority of Atossa and his accession of royal power was not challenged by any person at court or in the Achaemenian
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The Romanovs

1613-1918

by Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the national bestselling author of Stalin: An "epic history on the grandest scale” (Financial Times) about the most successful dynasty of modern times, a family who created the world’s greatest empire—and then lost it all."An essential addition to the library of anyone interested in Russian history.” —The New York Times Book Review**The Romanovs ruled a sixth of ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the national bestselling author of Stalin: An "epic history on the grandest scale” (Financial Times) about the most successful dynasty of modern times, a family who created the world’s greatest empire—and then lost it all."An essential addition to the library of anyone interested in Russian history.” —The New York Times Book Review**The Romanovs ruled a sixth of
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The Romanovs: The Final Chapter

by Robert K. Massie ...

A “masterful” (The Washington Post Book World) account of the quest to solve one of the great mysteries in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Catherine the Great“Riveting . . . unfolds like a detective story.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewIn July 1991, nine skeletons were exhumed from a shallow mass grave near Ekaterinburg, ... Read more

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A “masterful” (The Washington Post Book World) account of the quest to solve one of the great mysteries in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Catherine the Great“Riveting . . . unfolds like a detective story.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewIn July 1991, nine skeletons were exhumed from a shallow mass grave near Ekaterinburg,
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A Royal Life

by HRH The Duke of Kent, Hugo Vickers ...

'A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service' -- The Daily Telegraph'The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening' -- The Oldie'A remarkable memoir penned by the Duke of Kent, whose entire life has been dedicated to Queen and country... an insider's account of what it is like to be a ... Read more

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'A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service' -- The Daily Telegraph'The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening' -- The Oldie'A remarkable memoir penned by the Duke of Kent, whose entire life has been dedicated to Queen and country... an insider's account of what it is like to be a
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Lilibet

An Intimate Portrait of Elizabeth II

by Carolly Erickson ...

In Lilibet, master biographer Carolly Erickson turns her skill at writing un-put-downable narrative to telling the remarkable story of Elizabeth II, Queen of England.With her customary psychological insight, historian Erickson traces the queen's gilded but often thorny path from her overprotected girlhood to her ascension to the throne at twenty-five to her personal and national difficulties as ... Read more

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In Lilibet, master biographer Carolly Erickson turns her skill at writing un-put-downable narrative to telling the remarkable story of Elizabeth II, Queen of England.With her customary psychological insight, historian Erickson traces the queen's gilded but often thorny path from her overprotected girlhood to her ascension to the throne at twenty-five to her personal and national difficulties as
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The Scapegoat

The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham

by Lucy Hughes-Hallett ...

Winner of the Plutarch AwardWinner of the Publishing Triangle's Randy Shilts Award for Gay NonfictionShortlisted for the Pol Roger Duff Cooper PrizeFrom the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary history of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham.As King James I’s favorite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, advisor and lover. Wh... ... Read more

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Winner of the Plutarch AwardWinner of the Publishing Triangle's Randy Shilts Award for Gay NonfictionShortlisted for the Pol Roger Duff Cooper PrizeFrom the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary history of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham.As King James I’s favorite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, advisor and lover. Wh...
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The Life of Elizabeth I

by Alison Weir ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An intimate, captivating biography of Queen Elizabeth I that brings the enigmatic ruler to vivid life, from “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe)“An extraordinary piece of historical scholarship.”—The Cleveland Plain DealerPerhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An intimate, captivating biography of Queen Elizabeth I that brings the enigmatic ruler to vivid life, from “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe)“An extraordinary piece of historical scholarship.”—The Cleveland Plain DealerPerhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely
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Queens of the Age of Chivalry

England's Medieval Queens, Volume Three

by Alison Weir ...

Series Book 3 - England's Medieval Queens
Packed with dramatic true stories from one of European history’s most romantic and turbulent eras, this epic narrative chronicles the five Plantagenet queens of England between 1299 and 1409, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe).“A thorough and illuminating survey of the Plantagenet dynasty.” ... Read more

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Packed with dramatic true stories from one of European history’s most romantic and turbulent eras, this epic narrative chronicles the five Plantagenet queens of England between 1299 and 1409, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” (The Boston Globe).“A thorough and illuminating survey of the Plantagenet dynasty.”
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Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter

A Biography of Princess Louise

by Lucinda Hawksley ...

The secrets of Queen Victoria's sixth child, Princess Louise, may be destined to remain hidden forever. What was so dangerous about this artistic, tempestuous royal that her life has been documented more by rumor and gossip than hard facts? When Lucinda Hawksley started to investigate, often thwarted by inexplicable secrecy, she discovered a fascinating woman, modern before her time, whose story ... Read more

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The secrets of Queen Victoria's sixth child, Princess Louise, may be destined to remain hidden forever. What was so dangerous about this artistic, tempestuous royal that her life has been documented more by rumor and gossip than hard facts? When Lucinda Hawksley started to investigate, often thwarted by inexplicable secrecy, she discovered a fascinating woman, modern before her time, whose story
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The Duchess

by Amanda Foreman ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURELady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth duke of Devonshire, one of England’s richest and most influential aristocrats. She became the queen of fashionable society and ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURELady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth duke of Devonshire, one of England’s richest and most influential aristocrats. She became the queen of fashionable society and
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