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
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
著者:Shrabani Basu
出版社: The History Press
発売日: 2011年04月11日
The tall, handsome Abdul Karim was just twenty-four years old when he arrived in England from Agra to wait at tables during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. An assistant clerk at Agra Central Jail, ……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
著者:S.J. Bennett
出版社: Bonnier Books UK
発売日: 2024年02月01日
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著者:Leslie Carroll
出版社: William Morrow Paperbacks
発売日: 2024年04月16日
A behind-the-scenes look into the life of Meghan Markle and her romance with Prince Harryーa dishy, delightful must-read filled with exclusive insights for anyone obsessed with the Royal Family.
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This Whitbread Award–winning biography and basis for the film Mary Queen of Scots starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie "reads like Shakespearean drama" ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ).
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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
John Reed’s "Ten Days that Shook the World" represents one of the 20th Century’s greatest political-literary achievements, being one of the first book length eye-witness accounts of the great Russia……続きを見る
著者:Lauren Johnson
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日: 2022年12月03日
A thrilling new account of the tragic life and troubled times of Henry VI.
'The best life of Henry VI now in print' DAN JONES.
'Vivid, absorbing and richly detailed' HELEN CASTOR.
'A well-crafted mo……続きを見る
著者:Geoffrey Parker
出版社: Yale University Press
発売日: 2022年06月24日
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
著者:Katie Nicholl
出版社: Grand Central Publishing
発売日: 2022年09月20日
Vanity FairRoyals correspondent and bestselling author ofWilliam and HarryandKateexplores the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, with new chapters to include the last few months of he……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
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“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”ーThe New Yo……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
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
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
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
Foremost medieval historian Anne Curry offers a new reinterpretation of Henry V and the battle that defined his kingship: Agincourt
Henry V's invasion of France, in August 1415, represented a huge g……続きを見る
著者:Dan Jones
出版社: HarperCollins Publishers
発売日: 2012年05月10日
Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen – from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt – this is the……続きを見る
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The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together, finally revealing why they……続きを見る
In "The Nine Days' Queen, Lady Jane Grey, and Her Times," Richard Davey delves into the tumultuous political landscape of 16th century England, chronicling the brief yet poignant reign of Lady Jane ……続きを見る
In "The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise," Imbert de Saint-Amand crafts a vivid and intricate portrait of one of history's most enigmatic figures. The book seamlessly intertwines anecdotal nar……続きを見る
著者:Greg King
出版社: Turner Publishing Company
発売日: 2007年06月01日
Power, pageantry, and pride
Queen Victoria ruled the most powerful empire the world has ever seen, covering one fourth of the earth's land surface, reigning over subjects on every continent, and exe……続きを見る
著者:Dan Jones
出版社: Penguin Publishing Group
発売日: 2014年10月14日
The author of the New York Times bestseller The Plantagenets and The Templars chronicles the next chapter in British historyーthe historical backdrop for Game of Thrones
The inspiration for the Chan……続きを見る
George IV spent most of his life waiting to become king: as a pleasure-loving and rebellious Prince of Wales during the sixty-year reign of his father, George III, and for ten years as Prince Regent……続きを見る
"Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is a late romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. Written around 1606, the play follows Pericles, Prince of Tyre, on his journey to be reunited with his family after a sto……続きを見る
著者:Jung Chang
出版社: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
発売日: 2013年10月29日
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Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908) is the most important woman in Chinese history. She ruled China for decades and brought a medieval empire into the modern age.
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In "Richard III," Jacob Abbott presents a compelling narrative that delves into the tumultuous life and reign of one of England's most notorious monarchs. Abbott employs a clear and engaging literar……続きを見る