wired - Royalty 1

Lady Glenconner turns her inimitable eye to the habits and eccentricities she loves most about the people and places she has had the good fortune to explore. From grand houses and embassies to modes……続きを見る

Er war kaum ein Teenager, als er den Thron bestieg ー und kaum ein Mann, als er starb. Doch dreitausend Jahre später wurde sein Name unsterblich. Als Howard Carter 1922 das Grab von Tutanchamun entd……続きを見る

Er war der Wikinger, der England eroberte ー und dann lernte, es zu regieren. In einer Zeit von Chaos und Eroberung gelang Knut dem Großen das Unmögliche: Er vereinte England, Dänemark und Norwegen ……続きを見る

Paula Wiesinger war die beste italienische Skirennläuferin ihrer Zeit, 1932 gewann sie Gold bei den Weltmeisterschaften. Und sie war die erste Frau, die im damals höchsten sechsten Grad kletterte. A……続きを見る

In the age of exploration, the british began building an enormous and highly profitable foreign empire. While the british empire initially lagged behind other european powers such as spain and portu……続きを見る

1815-1818 Zwischen dem 18. September 1814 und dem 9. Juni 1815 trafen sich die Vertreter der Mächte, die Napoleon Bonaparte besiegt hatten, in Wien, der Hauptstadt des Königreichs Österreich, um die……続きを見る

Levina Teerlinck mérite l’attention pour de multiples raisons. Même si c’est un peu anecdotique par rapport à sa carrière, on lui doit sans doute l’invention vers 1569 de l’expression : God Save the……続きを見る

Levina Teerlinck mérite l’attention pour de multiples raisons. Même si c’est un peu anecdotique par rapport à sa carrière, on lui doit sans doute l’invention vers 1569 de l’expression : God Save the……続きを見る

This book presents a remarkable collection of letters from Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) and her governess, Elizabeth Saxton Winter (1855-1936), an Englishwoman. The earliest lette……続きを見る

Perhaps because we have no royalty, Americans especially are fascinated by the pageantry and fairy-tale romance of British weddings. Few events capture the worlds heart and imagination like a Britis……続きを見る

In his stunning memoir, Outrageous Fortune, Anthony Russell takes us inside his childhood growing up at Leeds Castle, with luxury and opulence few can imagine, and how he found his way in a changin……続きを見る

In "The Young Emperor, William II of Germany," Harold Frederic delves into the complexities of one of history's most controversial figures. Frederic employs a rich narrative style that blends meticu……続きを見る

Rainha e o Kiwi ー Um Amor que o Mundo Não Soube Guardar é uma obra que mergulha na complexidade dos sentimentos humanos, revelando uma história de amor intenso, marcado por encontros inesquecíveis,……続きを見る

Filled with sparkling anecdotes and tales of living life to the full, featuring previously unseen photographs from Lady Glenconner's personal collection. Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Pri……続きを見る

This book aims at teaching those interested in the subject of leadership learn some of the many lessons churchill’s life has to offer. It begins with a brief overview of the great man's life story, ……続きを見る

THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A 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 revol……続きを見る

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark, Holland and Spain to England. Life……続きを見る

In "William the Conqueror," Edward A. Freeman presents a meticulously researched and vibrant account of one of history's pivotal figures. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, Freeman explores ……続きを見る

Andrew Lang's "The Mystery of Mary Stuart" delves into the complex and enigmatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, capturing the intricate tapestry of political intrigue, personal betrayal, and the prof……続きを見る

Figure emblématique de l'histoire de France, Henri IV est un souverain à part : guerrier intrépide, fin stratège politique et artisan de la paix. Né dans un royaume ravagé par les guerres de religio……続きを見る

**The magnetic portrait of Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, and a swiftly vanishing age of British history. 'A vivid portrayal of a remarkable and unusual woman, her world, and her times. Hugely enj……続きを見る

**A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Wins……続きを見る

Discover the remarkable life of William Wallace... In the annals of Scottish history, few figures shine as brightly as William Wallace, a symbol of resistance against English oppression. His story i……続きを見る

Markle will constantly be a Princess of the United KingdomAlthough Markle left royal life and moved to the US in 2020, she is as yet thought to be a Princess of the United Kingdom ー and that is not……続きを見る

Ascending to the throne at only 25, this self-effacing monarch navigated endless difficulties, family conflict, and occasional victories throughout her 70 years as the Queen of Britain. As her deter……続きを見る

La lectura de la clásica History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles the Fifth (1769) de W. Robertson, no convenció a Prescott en lo que hacía a la descripción de los últimos días del emperador. El ……続きを見る

William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a tragic play that delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature. Written in the late 16th century, this masterpiece of literature i……続きを見る

In "Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry," Etienne-Léon baron de Lamothe-Langon presents a captivating first-person account of one of the most controversial figures of the French court, Jeanne Bécu, the……続きを見る

In "The Young Emperor, William II of Germany," Harold Frederic presents a nuanced biography of one of Europe's most controversial monarchs. Frederic employs a rich, descriptive prose style that adep……続きを見る

In the tragedy 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare, the reader is transported to a world of betrayal, power struggles, and familial relationships. Set in the backdrop of a kingdom in turmoil, the pla……続きを見る