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The tumultuous story of the Romanovs and their enigmatic relationship with Britain is brought to life in Stephan Roman’s Isle and Empires. This new book explores the misunderstandings, suspicions an……続きを見る

“A sympathetic and believable portrait” of the American woman for whom King Edward VIII gave up the throne, with photos included (Christian Science Monitor). A woman's life can really be a successio……続きを見る

The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family celebrates the flashes of fun and brilliance of the most famous family in the world. There is no doubt that the British royal family is THE most famous family in t……続きを見る

The journals of Prince Maximilian of Wied rank among the most important firsthand sources documenting the early-nineteenth-century American West. Published in their entirety as an annotated three-vo……続きを見る

On a snowy January morning in 1889, a worried servant hacked open a locked door at the remote hunting lodge deep in the Vienna Woods. Inside, he found two bodies sprawled on an ornate bed, blood ooz……続きを見る

In 1740, destiny sweeps the young Maria Theresa of Austria to the top of the Habsburg throne. The twenty-three-year-old greenhorn turns out to be dynamite: with vigor, determination and great charm,……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

In "Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry," Etienne-L√©on baron de Lamothe-Langon presents a compelling account of the life of Jeanne B√©cu, one of the most fascinating figures of the French court. Writt……続きを見る

In "Wilhelms I. Briefe an seinen Vater König Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1827-1839)" ermöglicht Kaiser Wilhelm I. den Lesern einen authentischen Einblick in die Gedanken- und Gefühlswelt eines der wicht……続きを見る

How did William the Conqueror become the King of England? Learn the story of this great king’s life by reading this book. Learning about history helps children to better understand societies. You ge……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The perfect companion to the PBS Masterpiece series Victoria • A gripping account of Queen Victoria’s rise and early years in power from CNN’s official royal historian “K……続きを見る

The most interesting political character of the ending 19th century was undoubtedly the young man who filled the throne of the German Empire. Americans are so used to seeing young men filling import……続きを見る

Celebrate the rapier-like wit of the royal rebel, the late, great Princess Margaret – or ‘Ducky’ as she was known behind closed doors. Even as a child, Princess Margaret – younger sister of Elizabet……続きを見る

I. LES MANUSCRITS. – Le « conte » de Guillaume d’Angleterre est conservé dans deux manuscrits. Le premier (P), le plus anciennement connu, est le fr. 375 (ancien 6987) de la Bibliothèque nationale, ……続きを見る

Philips Willem, de zoon van Willem van Oranje, werd ontvoerd vanuit Leuven, waar hij studeerde, en verbleef 30 jaar als gijzelaar in Madrid. P.J. Schipperus vertelt zijn opmerkelijke levensverhaal. ……続きを見る

'She imagines the experiences of the sisters with empathy and patience ... and ably manages to coax the few sparks of evidence into flames of personality ... Whoop, whoop! If anyone can find me anot……続きを見る

“Bad behavior makes for entertaining history” in this bold history of Europe, the Middle East, and the men who ruled them in the early sixteenth century (Kirkus Reviews). John Julius Norwichー“the v……続きを見る

Un charme tout particulier plane autour des Memoires tant renommes de la Margrave de Bareith, les enveloppant de voiles mysterieux, tantot transparents, tantot obscurcis, montrant neanmoins toujours……続きを見る

Le prévôt de Paris, qui était également appelé garde de la prévôté, établi au xiie siècle et disparu en 1792, est un officier royal cumulant de nombreuses fonctions pouvant se résumer dans l’office ……続きを見る

Elisabeth Pauline Ottilie Louise de Wied (egalement connue sous le nom de plume de Carmen Sylva), est, par mariage, princesse puis reine de Roumanie. Fille du prince Hermann de Wied et de la princes……続きを見る

In 1558 werd de nog jonge Willem van Oranje weduwnaar. In 1561 hertrouwde hij met Anna van Saksen. Zij was verre van knap en had een bijzonder onaangenaam karakter. Ook was ze niet bijzonder rijk, t……続きを見る

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. Sunday Times bestselling author Andrew Morton reveals new information and sources that totally transform our perception of Wallis Simpson. Wallis in Love brings a fascin……続きを見る

First published in 1884, this book contains a biography of Princess Louise Maximilienne Caroline Emmanuele of Stolberg-Gedern (1752–1824) written by Vernon Lee. Often referred to as the Countess of ……続きを見る

King Hammurabi graced history books because of his Code of Law. The Code of Law sets the standards for punishments to meet the requirements of justice. In this book, you will learn about the great K……続きを見る

Anne Boleyns forhold til den engelske kong Henrik den 8. er kendt vidt og bredt. Det samme er ægteskabets blodige afslutning, der endte med Annes halshugning på kongens ordre. Mindre kendt er det, a……続きを見る

An illuminating biography of Alfonso X, the 13th-century philosopher-king whose affinity for Islamic culture left an indelible mark on Western civilization "If I had been present at the Creation," t……続きを見る

In time for the 50****th anniversary of President Nixon’s epic trips to China and Russia, as well as his incredible Watergate downfall, the man who was at his side for a decade as his aide and White……続きを見る

A charming collection of quotes and anecdotes celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth II, the incomparable British monarch. When we think of a queen, we probably picture a serious, dignified personage ……続きを見る

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE was at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947. In the seventy years since, his wit (and the occasi……続きを見る

Als Kind will er Schiffskapitän werden. Als König fördert er die moderne Luftfahrt. In der Nähe von Neuschwanstein plant er einen Chinesischen Sommerpalast. Dass er lange überlegt, Bayern zu verkauf……続きを見る