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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' by Edward A. Freeman, the author delves into the life and reign of one of the most iconic figures in English history. Freeman's scholarly approach provides a detailed expl……続きを見る

Prince Philip, consort to Queen Elizabeth II, has a reputation for being blunt and making inappropriate comments, but this stems from a no nonsense approach to life developed through a difficult chi……続きを見る

From Nero's nagging mother (whom he found especially annoying after taking her as his lover) to Catherine's stable of studs (not of the equine variety), here is a wickedly delightful look at the mos……続きを見る

It was in 2001 that Prince William first set eyes on his future queen, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. A name fit for a royal and a personality to match, it took 12 years for the couple to capture th……続きを見る

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire is the great-great-great-great aunt of Princess Diana and a relative of Baby Cambridge.This ultimate fan guide celebrates Georgiana's life as loving mother, entertai……続きを見る

In the years before the First World War, the great European powers were ruled by three first cousins: King George V of Britain, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Together……続きを見る

In this brilliant and authoritative work, based on their private correspondence and papers, Michael Bloch describes the feud which developed between the Duke of Windsor and the British royal establi……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of William and important people, places, and events in his life.*Covers his relationship and wedding with Kate Middleton in detail.*Includes a Table of ContentsOn 29 July 1981, mi……続きを見る

Born as Princess Brinda, the Majarani of Kapurthala, was betrothed at the age of seven to the nine-year-old Crown Prince of Kapurthala although it would be many years until the marriage took place. ……続きを見る

**Winner of THE HW FISHER BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE SPECTATOR,** **SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, TLS, FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL and SUNDAY TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'Imagine Wolf Hal……続きを見る

Anne of Brittany was only 12 when, in 1488, she became its Duchess, but already she was among the best-educated women of her era and she was determined to preserve the duchy’s independence. At 15 sh……続きを見る

The discovery of Richard IIIs remains in August 2012 has reignited interest in the last English Monarch to die in battle. This eBook is perfect for those who wish to know more about the last Plantag……続きを見る

On 16 November 2010, the long-awaited engagement of HRH Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton was formally announced, with a London wedding taking place on April 2011. Andrew Morton, the leadin……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 changing……続きを見る

Royal scandal is nothing new. In 1936, the royal family was rocked by events that threatened its very existence. Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, Empe……続きを見る

When Wallis & Edward was first published in 1986, weeks after the death of the Duchess of Windsor, it caused a sensation: this was the story the world had been waiting for. For the first time, the s……続きを見る

Depuis sa mort en 1898 sous le couteau d'un anarchiste, Elisabeth d'Autriche est devenue un mythe. Mariée à 16 ans au futur empereur François-Joseph, Elisabeth de Wittelsbach est belle, intelligente……続きを見る

Nel 1943, il diciottenne Pierre Berg, membro della Resistenza francese, scelse il momento meno opportuno per visitare la casa di un amico, perché lo fece anche la Gestapo. Venne scaraventato a Dranc……続きを見る

*Includes pictures of Diana, William, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes detailed descriptions of both Royal Weddings.*Includes a Table of Contents.On 29 July 1981, mi……続きを見る

Once again Gary Boyd Roberts has assembled all recent royal descent research, some yet unpublished, and produced an authoritative, up-to-date compendium. In this 2008 edition, he has added twenty-ei……続きを見る

This is the eighth edition of the classic work on the royal ancestry of certain colonists who came to America before the year 1700, and it is the first new edition to appear since 1992, reflecting t……続きを見る

Example in this ebook CHAPTER I Descent and Education At the birth of Ludwig II., enigmatic as he was unfortunate, of whom I propose to give a sketch, his grandfather, the eccentric Ludwig I., was……続きを見る

Edward Iーone of the outstanding monarchs of the English Middle Agesーpioneered legal and parliamentary change in England, conquered Wales, and came close to conquering Scotland. A major player in E……続きを見る

A beautiful collection celebrating the Queen’s humour, with amusing quotations and stories about royal life. When thinking of the Queen, our first image is one of dignity and authority. She is the v……続きを見る

William II (1087-1100), or William Rufus, will always be most famous for his death: killed by an arrow while out hunting, perhaps through accident or perhaps murder. But, as John Gillingham makes cl……続きを見る

Die römische Republik war im Inferno der Bürgerkriege untergegangen: Seit den sechziger Jahren des ersten Jahrhunderts v. Chr. hatte das Recht immer mehr der Willkür weichen müssen, war der Friede d……続きを見る

'Never before had the world seen four such giants co-existing. Sometimes friends, more often enemies, always rivals, these four men together held Europe in the hollow of their hands.' Four great pri……続きを見る

As a young speechwriter in the Reagan White House, Peter Robinson was responsible for the celebrated "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech. He was also one of a core group of writers who becam……続きを見る

“[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.” ーVogue From acclaimed biogr……続きを見る