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Alejado de la biografía tradicional de los grandes hombres, Manuel Rivero Rodríguez propone una mirada renovada sobre Felipe II. El llamado "rey prudente" no fue servidor de un Estado ni artífice de……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing. “Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”ーThe New Yo……続きを見る

Catherine the Great is one of the most influential rulers in Russian history. Though born in Prussia, she endeavored to gain the throne of Russia and went on to be the longest-ruling empress in Russ……続きを見る

A powerful account of the life of Tamerlane the Great (1336-1405), the last master nomadic power, one of history’s most extreme tyrants, and the subject of Marlowe’s famous play. Marozzi travelled i……続きを見る

This "elegant and engaging" biography dramatically reinterprets the life and reign of the sixteenth-century Holy Roman Emperor: "a masterpiece" (Susannah Lipscomb, Financial Times). The life of Empe……続きを見る

Ireland is a country steeped in history, myth, and legend. During ancient times a long line of kings reined over this fairytale land, and one of those kings was a man named Brian Boru. Ruling the Em……続きを見る

Nero. The very name seems to embody the character of a tyrant. The years of his reign come down to us with tales full of self-serving totalitarianism. Wasn't he the one that fiddled while Rome burne……続きを見る

What would Russia look like today if there had never been a Peter the Great? Peter I did so much for Russia, including changing the education system to reach more people, reorganizing the government……続きを見る

Charles II of England remains one of the most easily identifiable and best known of England's monarchs. Deprived of his throne following the execution of his father, he contended with hardship and e……続きを見る

One of the most powerful men who ever lived was a Holy Roman Emperor and controlled vast swathes of the planet. Quite a bit has been written over the centuries about Charles V, but even so, historic……続きを見る

The last ruler of the House of Solomon, Haile Selassie, was not only the final Emperor of Ethiopia but also the link to a bygone past. In the days of Haile Selassie, absolute rule was given as an un……続きを見る

Often portrayed as an awkward, disfigured, and clumsy man, Claudius was the unlikely ruler of the Roman Empire from 41 CE to 54 CE. His reign would prove to be one of the longest of the time even th……続きを見る

Königin der Herzen. Charismatische Herrscherin, Ikone Preußens, Leitfigur der Befreiungskriege. Kaum eine Herrscherin hat in nur 34 Lebensjahren so viel Sympathie und Aufmerksamkeit auf sich gelenkt……続きを見る

The official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and starring Claire Foy and John Lithgow, The Crown by Peter Morgan, featuring additional histor……続きを見る

In "Louisa of Prussia," L. Mühlbach presents a captivating historical narrative that immerses readers in the life of Louisa, the beloved queen of Prussia. The novel deftly blends rich character deve……続きを見る

Kagero Nikki, translated here as The Gossamer Years, belongs to the same period as the celebrated Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikuibu. This remarkably frank autobiographical diary and personal confes……続きを見る

In "The Mystery of Mary Stuart," Andrew Lang delves into the complex and enigmatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, intertwining historical narrative with vivid storytelling to unearth the intricacies ……続きを見る

Unleash Your Inner Conqueror: Journey into the Epic Legacy of Alexander the Great! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable odyssey through the annals of history, led by the indomitable spirit of……続きを見る

Already established as an Indian fighter on the Great Plains, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer's 1872 visit to Nebraska wasn't for war, but for entertainment. It was here the former Civil ……続きを見る

Jacob Abbott's 'The History of Richard the First' is a meticulously researched and detailed account of the life and reign of King Richard I of England. Written in a straightforward and easily access……続きを見る

Gertrude Aretz war eine deutsche Historikerin, bekannt für das Schreiben von Biographien berühmter historischer Persönlichkeiten wie Napoleon Bonaparte, Elisabeth I., Kaiserin Katharina II und ander……続きを見る

In 1714 George Ludwig, the fifty-eight-year-old elector of Brunswick-Luneburg, became, as George I, the first of the Hanoverian dynasty to rule Britain. Until his death in 1727 George served as both……続きを見る

D. Leopoldina, Imperatriz e Maria do Brasil, de autoria de José Theodoro Mascarenhas Menck, é uma obra comemorativa do Bicentenário da Independência e dos 200 anos da vinda de D. Leopoldina para o B……続きを見る

Akhenaton or Echnaton was one of the most intriguing personalities in the history of ancient Egypt. He opposed the traditional Egyptian polytheism and introduced the cult of Aton. That was one of th……続きを見る

France from Behind the Veilis a book by Princess Catherine Radziwill, a Polish-Russian blue-blood, who was a popular figure at the Imperial courts in Germany and Russia. The book covers fifty years ……続きを見る

The Queen Louisa of Prussia had conquered the hearts of her people by beauty and charm and was called one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was as loved in Prussia as the Queen Elizabeth……続きを見る

Sarah Tytler's 'Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Victoria' offers readers a comprehensive look into the life of one of the most influential monarchs in British history. Written in a clear……続きを見る

In 'The Life and Legacy of Harriette Wilson,' the reader delves into the scandalous life of the infamous Regency courtesan, Harriette Wilson. Through a series of witty and candid memoirs, Wilson rec……続きを見る

When James I became King of England in 1603, having a Bible version dedicated to him was the farthest thing from his mind. But being a good administrator, when the Puritans presented him with a list……続きを見る