D.A.R. - Royalty 1

Example in this ebook The old English family of Habingdon, Abingdon, Habington, or Abington traced their pedigree beyond the reign of Henry III., to Philip de Habington, of Abingdon, co. Cambridge: ……続きを見る

Explores the overlooked consorts of the Stuart monarchs, revealing their influences on the kingdoms of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales from 1406 to 1714. Stuart Spouses looks at the oft-oversh……続きを見る

L'"Histoire de Marie Stuart" de Jean-Marie Dargaud offre une plongée fascinante dans la vie tumultueuse de l'une des figures les plus captivantes de l'histoire écossaise. À travers une narration flu……続きを見る

In the dangerous whirlwind of events where one has to constantly adapt to new sceneries, behind the veil of glamour and dreamy bohemian setups, hides a harsh reality ー the glittery world is full of……続きを見る

"This significant biography of the 16th-century Russian czar…is likely to become the definitive work on Ivan for some time" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). One of the most important figures in……続きを見る

This account of two strong medieval women and their relationship " thoroughly engrosses you in a story hundreds of years past" ( Seattle Book Review). Born in 1223, Eleanor of Provence has come to E……続きを見る

‘Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.’ - William Shakespeare ‘I shall be an autocrat: that’s my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that’s his.’ - Catherine the Great To many, Europe has b……続きを見る

The reign of James VI (1567–1625) remains one of the most enigmatic in Scottish history. There are long periods within it that resemble black holes in our knowledge. This study is a concerted attemp……続きを見る

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567. Mary, the only surviving legitimate child of James V o……続きを見る

"Histoire de Jane Grey" est une œuvre captivante qui narre la vie tragique de Jane Grey, la jeune reine d'Angleterre dont le règne éphémère fut marqué par des intrigues politiques et des luttes de p……続きを見る

Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the Conqueror seized ……続きを見る

Jeanne Grey ou Lady Jane Grey en anglais (octobre 1537 ー 12 février 1554) est brièvement reine régnante (ne pas confondre avec reine consort) du royaume d'Angleterre en juillet 1553, entre la mort ……続きを見る

Sure, plenty were graceful and benevolent leaders, but just as many were ruthless in their quest for powerーand all of them had skeletons rattling in their royal closets. Princess Stephanie von Hohe……続きを見る

EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unf……続きを見る

It is not possible, nor have I attempted in this account of Harvey, to add much that is new. My endeavour has been to give a picture of the man and to explain in his own words, for they are always s……続きを見る

A captivating memoir of one woman’s relationship with a man and his mansion. When Belinda Rathbone, a New York art historian, met eccentric Anglo-Scots bachelor John Ouchterlony it was the start of ……続きを見る