Ze is een van de meest fascinerende vrouwelijke heersers uit de oudheid: Cleopatra Selene II (40 v.Chr.-ca. 5 n.Chr.), een van de drie kinderen en de enige dochter van Cleopatra en Marcus Antonius. Ze kwam ter wereld als een Egyptische prinses. Nadat Cleopatra en Marcus Antonius verslagen werden in de Slag bij Actium in 31 v.Chr., werd ze als gevangene naar Rome gebracht. Daar groeide ze op in het gezin van Octavia, de zus van de latere keizer Augustus, tevens de ex-vrouw van haar vader. Cleopatra Selene huwde met Juba II, de koning van Numidië. In ‘De dochter van Cleopatra’, de eerste moderne biografie van Cleopatra Selene, reconstrueert Jane Draycott haar levensverhaal.

De dochter van Cleopatra

In ‘Cleopatra’ scheidt Dick Harrison feit van fictie en lukt het hem om Cleopatra, de laatste Ptolemaeïsche vorst van Egypte, dichterbij te brengen; als koningin, als politica, als moeder van vier kinderen, als vrouw. Want ondanks haar illustere reputatie is er maar weinig dat we zeker weten over Cleopatra, haar leven, haar denkwereld en haar uiterlijk. Wat we wel weten is opgetekend door Romeinse vijanden en daarmee gekleurd. Cleopatra wordt beschouwd als een van de mooiste vrouwen uit de geschiedenis en staat tegenwoordig bekend als een machtige vorst, die haar vrouwelijke charmes in de strijd gooide ten behoeve van haar volk. Eigentijdse bronnen beschrijven haar als verkwistende, immorele despoot, als sluwe verleidster. Een ding is zeker: Cleopatra’s positie als farao en haar relaties met Julius Caesar en Marcus Antonius maakten haar een machtsfactor in een cruciale fase in de geschiedenis van de Mediterrane wereld. In deze biografie ontrafelt Dick Harrison kundig Cleopatra’s figuur en haar leefwereld.

Cleopatra

Diana, prinses van Wales, was een belangrijke humanitaire activiste in de jaren 1980 en 1990. Nadat haar huwelijk met prins Charles haar een koninklijke titel bezorgde, werd ze een steeds actievere campagnevoerster voor zaken als aidsbestrijding en de uitbanning van landmijnen. Beschuldigingen van ontrouw en intense media-aandacht zetten haar huwelijk echter al snel onder zware druk en veroorzaakten een breuk tussen Diana en de koninklijke familie die nooit meer overging tot haar plotselinge dood in 1997. In slechts 50 minuten ontdekt u hoe Diana haar positie als lid van de koninklijke familie gebruikte om een van de meest effectieve en geliefde filantropen van de 20e eeuw te worden. Dit eenvoudige en informatieve boek biedt een grondige bespreking van de belangrijkste momenten in Diana's leven, waaronder haar huwelijk met prins Charles, haar werk als filantroop en de omstandigheden van haar dood in 1997. Het bevat ook een volledige biografie, een waardevolle inleiding tot de politieke, sociale en economische context en een evaluatie van Diana's nalatenschap, waardoor u alle essentiële informatie krijgt over de favoriete Britse royal.

Diana, prinses van Wales

In een tijdperk van tumult en overgang tussen koningen en religies, vertelt Charles Frederic Holgrave het aangrijpende verhaal van Jane Grey, de vergeten koningin, wiens regering van slechts negen dagen Engeland voor altijd veranderde. Dit diepgaande historische werk duikt in de politieke intrige en de persoonlijke tragedie die de achtergrond vormden van haar kortstondige opkomst naar de macht. "De Vergeten Koningin" onthult de geheimen achter de troonstrijd, de machinaties van de Tudorhof en het onrecht dat leidde tot de ondergang van een jonge vrouw, die meer was dan een pion in de schaakspel van de macht. Met nauwgezet onderzoek en meeslepende verhalen reconstrueert Holgrave het leven van Jane Grey en biedt hij een venster op de dynamiek van de Tudortijd, waardoor de lezer wordt uitgenodigd om de echos van haar nalatenschap te herontdekken in de annalen van de Engelse geschiedenis.

De Vergeten Koningin

Victoria van Daisy Goodwin is een verrukkelijke historische roman, gebaseerd op de eigen dagboeken van koningin Victoria. Ook de recente BBC tv-serie Victoria, haar jonge jaren is bedacht en geschreven door Daisy Goodwin. In 1837, kort na haar 18e verjaardag, wordt de frêle Alexandrina Victoria koningin van Groot-Brittannië en Ierland. Zij ontpopt zich meteen als een zelfstandige, eigenzinnige jonge vrouw, die allesbehalve preuts of traditioneel is. Deze roman bestrijkt haar daden, ideeën en gevoelens tot haar 21e en bevat veel romantiek en een heerlijk slot.

Victoria

Voor de lezers van Reserve en de liefhebbers van The Crown: de biografie - met exclusief fotokatern - van de meest geliefde prinses van het Britse koningshuis en haar reis van Kate tot Catherine, de toekomstige koningin Lees de waarheid over bijvoorbeeld haar gespannen relatie met prins Harry en Meghan Markle, de controverse rond de photoshopfail en het schokkende nieuws van haar kankerdiagnose Het levensverhaal van Kate Middleton lijkt een modern sprookje. Een aantrekkelijk, slim en ambitieus meisje uit een doorsneegezin wordt tijdens haar studie verliefd op een prins. Inmiddels is Catherine benoemd tot prinses van Wales en is haar man William de troonopvolger. Sinds haar huwelijk heeft Catherine zich tijdens haar reizen en liefdadigheidswerk geliefd gemaakt bij de Britse bevolking en de rest van de wereld met haar aanstekelijke glimlach, nuchterheid en gevoel voor stijl. Samen met William, geroemd om zijn warme karakter en toegankelijkheid, is ze uitgegroeid tot een van de populairste leden van de Britse koninklijke familie. Maar dit gaat gepaard met een grote hoeveelheid kritiek en ophef, bijvoorbeeld over haar gespannen relatie met prins Harry en Meghan Markle en de controverse rond de photoshopfail. Kort daarna volgde het schokkende nieuws van haar kankerdiagnose. Aan de hand van interviews met bronnen binnen en buiten het Britse koningshuis vertelt bestsellerauteur en koningshuisverslaggever Robert Jobson in Catherine, prinses van Wales het complete verhaal van Kate Middleton en haar reis van gewoon meisje tot prinses en toekomstige koningin. In de pers 'Achter die sprankelende publieke glimlach schuilt een wilskrachtige vrouw met een scherp intellect en grote vastberadenheid.' Robert Jobson, Brits koningshuis-expert

Catherine, prinses van Wales

Als Justine Marcella de onbetwiste royaltyqueen van Nederland een boek maakt over kroonprinses Amalia, dan krijg je een ongecensureerde blik achter de schermen. Van wolk van een baby tot de bedreigingen in haar eerste studiejaar en haar coming-of-ageperiode in Spanje. En er valt veel te ontdekken: - Amalias kledingstijl (over haar eerste Taminiau en de kledingkast van Máxima, make-up en diademen); - Haar liefde voor paarden; - Haar bijbaantje als cocktail queen; - Haar familieleden en haar royal friends; - En nog veel meer. 'Amalia, The Royal Lifestyle' is een uniek portret voor iedereen, van jong tot oud, die wil kennismaken met de toekomstige koningin.

Amalia, The Royal Lifestyle

De hofdame van Anne Glenconner: unieke memoires van de hofdame van prinses Margaret, voor alle fans van The Crown en Downton Abbey. De hofdame vertelt het verhaal van het bijzondere leven van Anne Glenconner, maid of honour tijdens de kroning van koningin Elizabeth ii en de hofdame van prinses Margaret. Ze is een unieke getuige van de recente Britse koninklijke geschiedenis en geeft in haar memoires niet alleen een kijkje achter de schermen van het koningshuis, maar schetst ook een beeld van een generatie aristocratische vrouwen die gevangen zat in een wereld vol sociale verwachtingen. Anne Glenconner, inmiddels zevenentachtig jaar oud, schrijft met humor, openheid en moed over haar tragische leven in een gouden kooi, haar vriendschap met prinses Margaret en de vrijheid waarvan ze nu pas kan genieten. 'Een verrukkelijk boek over een geprivilegieerd leven vol drama, in de schaduw van de royal familiy'- VPRO Gids `Een leven, kortom, een Netflixserie waardig' - nrc next `Haar sprankelende memoires geven inzicht in het leven van de hoogste kringen.' - Zin

De hofdame

"Ons eerste echte gesprek voeren we in de werkkamer van haar moeder. Zij op de donkerblauwe bank, ik in een dito fauteuil, onhandig krabbelend in het opschrijfboekje op mijn schoot. Het is een nieuwe Leuchtturm, z'on chique met lijntjes en paginanummering, door deze schrijfwarenfetisjist speciaal voor dit doel aangeschaft. De bladzijden leeg, het omslag geel. ‘Waarom niet oranje?’ vraagt Amalia. Pas als ik haar aankijk, zie ik haar spottende blik." Met Amalia zet Claudia de Breij de traditie voort die begon met Hella Haasse die een portret van Beatrix schreef (1955) en Renate Rubinstein die Willem-Alexander portretteerde in 1985 ter gelegenheid van hun achttiende verjaardag. De prinses heeft Claudia de Breij meegenomen naar plekken die voor haar belangrijk zijn, waaronder de Koninklijke Stallen, het strand en haar school. Ze hebben gesprekken gevoerd over haar motivatie om af te zien van haar toelage, over zingen voor jezelf, cocktails maken, over hoe paardrijden helpt je hoofd leeg te maken en over de voor- en nadelen van sociale media. Ook kwam aan de orde wat het koningschap en haar toekomstige rol momenteel voor haar betekenen. Het boek laat zien wie Amalia nu is - door de ogen van Claudia de Breij.

Amalia

Emil Ludwig’s account of Cleopatra’s life is a brilliant psychological study of the Queen and those two men with whom her name remains forever: Caesar and Antonius. Instead of the eccentric amorous, the idiosyncratic author shows us a real and deep lover, a mother, and a fighter.

"Elizabeth and Essex", biography of Elizabeth I, queen of England, was written by Lytton Strachey in 1928. In the novel, the author illuminates, in spellbinding prose, one of the most poignant affairs in history alongside the glamour and intrigue of the Elizabethan era. One of the most famous and tortured romances in history - between Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex - began in 1587, when she was fifty-three and he was nineteen. Their passionate affair continued for five years, until Essex was beheaded for treason in 1601. In a fast-paced succession of brilliantly-rendered scenes, Lytton Strachey portrays Elizabeth and Essex's compelling attraction for each other, their impassioned disagreements and their mutual struggle for power, which culminated so tragically - for both of them. Alongside the doomed love affair, Strachey pins colourful portraits of the leading characters and influential figures of the time: Francis Bacon, Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil and other members of her glittering court who fought to assert themselves in a kingdom and a country defined by Elizabeth's incomparable reign.

Elizabeth and Essex

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. King of England, claimant King of France, Lord – and later King – of Ireland, Supreme Head of the Church of England and, perhaps most famously, six times a husband, Henry VIII is England’s most notorious monarch. Succeeding his father, Henry VII, he allied with the Holy Roman Emperor and began his many obsessive invasions of France. Meanwhile the handsome, worldly king embarked on his famous quests for a suitable wife and heir. With marriage to Anne Boleyn came the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church, Reformation and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. From his childhood to his later years and famed appetites for food, sex and validation, ‘Henry VIII: History in an Hour’ describes the life of a man whose desires and determination changed England and the world. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…

Henry VIII: History in an Hour

'James comes alive in full flamboyance … Russell expertly weaves the bedchamber gossip into the tapestry of a tumultuous reign' SUNDAY TIMES 'Brings the backbiting and power struggles of the Jacobean court to life with wit and vigour' OBSERVER ‘A warts and all story told with compassion’ PHILIPPA GREGORY _______________________________ ‘Elizabeth was king, Then James was queen.’ – English author (1603) James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly. He fell in love three times – with a Scottish lord, a knight and George Villiers, ‘the handsomest man in the whole world’. He was infatuated three more times – with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord and an English spy. We know so much about the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I? This groundbreaking new book puts James – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history. Beginning with the brutal and mysterious murder of his father in 1567, James’s life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, torture, his mother’s beheading, poison, political radicalism, religious fundamentalism, a queen’s alleged abortion, passionate sex, strong love, stronger hate, espionage, brothels, and a decade-long love affair that ended in assassination. It is unquestionably one of the most gripping stories in British history, retold in Gareth Russell’s Queen James with scholarship, biographical insight and wit. ________________________________ 'Books like this don't come along very often. Told with Gareth Russell's characteristic verve and exquisite eye for detail, it is a story so compelling and surprising that it feels as if it has been hiding in plain sight for 400 years. A stunning achievement and a must for history fans everywhere' TRACY BORMAN

Queen James

AN INTIMATE ACCOUNT OF ONE OF BRITAIN'S LONGEST-REIGNING - AND MOST EXTRAORDINARY - MONARCHS FROM BESTSELLING HISTORIAN LUCY WORSLEY Readers LOVE Queen Victoria: 'This book changed my whole perception of Queen Victoria' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fascinating. Lucy has really brought her to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An insightful, interesting and readable account' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ******************************* Who was Queen Victoria? A little old lady, potato-like in appearance, dressed in everlasting black? She was also a passionate young princess who loved dancing. And there is also a third Victoria, the brilliant queen, one who invented a new role for the monarchy. Victoria found a way of ruling when people were deeply uncomfortable with having a woman on the throne. Her image as a conventional daughter, wife and widow concealed the reality of a talented, instinctive politician. Her actions, if not her words, reveal that she was tearing up the rules on how to be female. But the price of this was deep personal pain. By looking in detail at twenty-four days of her life, through diaries, letters and more, we meet Queen Victoria up-close and personal. Living with her from hour to hour, we can see and celebrate the contradictions that make up British history's most recognisable woman. ************************** Critical acclaim for Queen Victoria: 'A wonderfully fresh, vivid and engaging portrait.' Jane Ridley, author of Bertie: A Life of Edward VII 'Has much of the abundant charm of its author.' Spectator 'The glory of this book is in the details.' The Times 'Worsley's command of the material and elegant writing style make this a must-read.' Publisher's Weekly 'An intimate glimpse.' Daily Mail 'An engaging portrait of the monarch.' i paper 'Provides a unique insight into this inscrutable monarch.' Choice Magazine 'In this lively, light-footed biography, just out in paperback, the popular TV historian Lucy Worsley looks at just 24 days of Victoria's 81-year long life to reveal unexpected sides to the monarch.' BBC History Magazine

Queen Victoria

1957 - Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe. As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the 'men in moustaches', as Philip calls them - her father's old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of. And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust. Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .

Her Majesty Investigates

A Death in Diamonds

This brilliant new audiobook explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain. England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets. Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John’s humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II – this is a blow-by-blow account of England’s most thrilling age.

The Plantagenets

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling-and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness-and, because he blamed the press for his mother's death, he struggled to accept life in the spotlight. At twenty-one, he joined the British Army. The discipline gave him structure, and two combat tours made him a hero at home. But he soon felt more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and prone to crippling panic attacks. Above all, he couldn't find true love. Then he met Meghan. The world was swept away by the couple's cinematic romance and rejoiced in their fairy-tale wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . . For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

Spare

The delightfully clever mystery in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves a murder at Buckingham Palace, expertly narrated by Samantha Bond (Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Die Another Day, Downton Abbey, The Queen and I, The Queen, Home Fires) Queen Elizabeth II is having a royal nightmare. A referendum divides the nation, a tumultuous election grips the United States - and the body of a staff member is found dead beside Buckingham Palace swimming pool. Is it a tragic accident, as the police think? Or is something more sinister going on? As Her Majesty looks for answers, her trusted assistant, Rozie, is on the trail of a treasured painting that once hung outside the Queen's bedroom. But when Rozie receives a threatening anonymous letter, Elizabeth knows dark forces are at work - and far too close to home. After all, though the staff and public may not realise it, she is the keenest sleuth among them. Sometimes, it takes a Queen's eye to see connections where no one else can . . . Agatha Christie meets The Crown in A THREE DOG PROBLEM, the much-anticipated second book in the 'Her Majesty The Queen Investigates' mystery series by SJ Bennett - for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin.

A Three Dog Problem

DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES, THE REVELATORY ROYAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR From the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this revelatory new biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. Kate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince destined to be King when they are both university undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is Princess of Wales and is set to become Queen. Since her wedding on 29 April 2011, Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth and worldwide on her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth nature. Her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic - along with her husband, William, warmth, and accessibility - this royal family's dynamic duo have become the most popular members of the Royal Family. But it's not come without its fair share of commentary and scandal, particularly with recent revelations on the relationship of the 'Fab Four' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as her own health scares. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in their histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. This book aims to discover, through talking to close sources both on and off the record within the royal household, what has made Catherine the woman she is today.

Catherine, the Princess of Wales: The Biography

A Sunday Times Book of the Year Queen Of Our Times, read by the author, is the definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II by one of Britain’s leading royal authorities, Robert Hardman. This commemorative edition includes an epilogue reflecting upon Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, her passing and her funeral. 'Sensational' – Kirsty Young, The Platinum Pageant (BBC) With fascinating revelations from those who knew her best and special access to unseen royal papers granted by Elizabeth II herself, author and royal expert Robert Hardman explores the full, astonishing life of our longest reigning monarch in this authoritative yet intimate biography. The book also charts the way in which the Queen raised the future King Charles III as both son and heir. Elizabeth was not born to be queen, being third in line to the throne. Yet from her accession as a young mother of two in 1952 to the age of Covid-19, she proved an astute and quietly determined figure, leading her family and her people through more than seventy years of unprecedented social change. She faced constitutional crises, confronted threats against her life, unified the Commonwealth, saw fifteen British prime ministers come and go, charmed world leaders, and steered her family through a lifetime in the public eye. Her Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in June 2022 and her death mourned months later, both events a reminder of the huge impact she had made. Queen of Our Times is a must-listen study of dynastic survival and renewal, spanning abdication, war, romance, danger and tragedy. It is a compelling portrait of a leader whose legacy of steadfast service lives on.

Queen of Our Times

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 leading royal  biographer famous the world over for his million-copy bestselling,  authorized biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, has written a  full-length biography of William and his new bride Kate. Morton has  followed the prince's life since birth and has unrivalled insight into  the royal family.

William & Catherine

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

101 Amazing Facts

101 Amazing Facts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

A fascinating biography of the great Queen Victoria by American author, poet and lecturer Sara Jane Lippincott, better known by her pen-name of Grace Greenwood.

Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood

A balanced account of game changes, conflicts and ambitions in the Royal Family from the bestselling author of DIANA IN PRIVATE. The fall from popular grace of Prince Harry, the previously adulated brother of the heir to the British throne as a consequence of his marriage to the beautiful and dynamic Hollywood actress and Suits star, Meghan Markle, makes for fascinating reading in this new book from Lady Colin Campbell, best-selling biographer of Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and the Queen's marriage. With unique breadth of insight Lady C goes behind the scenes, speaking to friends, relations, courtiers, and colleagues on both sides of the Atlantic to reveal the most unexpected royal story since Edward VIII's Abdication. She highlights the dilemmas involved and the issues that lurk beneath the surface, as to why the couple decided to step down as senior royals. She analyses the implications of the actions of a young and ambitious Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in love with each other and with the empowering lure of fame and fortune, and leads the reader through the maze of contradictions, revealing how Californian culture has influenced the couple's conduct. MEGHAN AND HARRY: THE REAL STORY exposes how the royal couple tried and failed to change the royal system by adapting it to their own needs and ambitions, and, upon failing, how they decided to create a new system altogether. PRAISE FOR BOOKS BY LADY COLIN CAMPBELL ‘The most believable Diana biography’ People Magazine ‘The most sensational book of the year’ Mail on Sunday ‘Brilliant’ Literary Review ‘Lady Colin Campbell’s books are now must haves’ Royal Book News ‘I admire her; buy her book’ Lynn Barber ‘It was Lady Colin, not Morton who first put [all the revelations about Princess Diana] in print’ The Sunday Times ABOUT THE AUTHOR LADY COLIN CAMPBELL was born in Jamaica in 1949 and is a London Times and New York Times bestselling author. Her works include People of Colour and the Royals (2019), The Queen’s Marriage (2018), The Untold Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (2012), Daughter of Narcissus (2009), Empress Bianca (2005), The Real Diana (2004), A Life Worth Living (1997), The Royal Marriages (1993), Diana in Private (1992), and Guide to Being a Modern Lady (1986). A renowned animal lover, she also ghosted With Love from Pet Heaven by Tum Tum the Springer Spaniel (2010). She lives between London and Castle Goring with her sons and her pets.

Meghan and Harry:  The Real Story

A fascinating biography of Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de' Medici, Queen consort of France in the later part of the 16th century.

Catherine de' Medici

A comprehensive look at the life of Marie Antoinette. Wife to King Louis XVI, she was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. Her life has become a symbol of the rich continuing their ostentatious lifestyle even while their country lives in squalor around them.

The Life of Marie Antionette, Queen of France

A fascinating biography of Peter I of Russia, otherwise known as Peter the Great.

Peter the Great

With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.

A Very Peculiar History

Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History

Cousin to Elizabeth I - and possibly Henry VIII's illegitimate granddaughter - Lettice Knollys had a life of dizzying highs and pitiful lows. Entangled in a love triangle with Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I, banished from court, plagued by scandals, embroiled in treason, Lettice would lose a husband and son to the executioner's axe. In the first ever biography of this remarkable woman, Nicola Tallis takes us through her dramatic life and the grand sweep of the Tudor Age and the events that define it.

Elizabeth's Rival

This excellent quick-read biography of the life so far of Prince William and Kate Middleton is a fascinating read, and will make an wonderful addition to the library of any fan of the British Royal Family.  Tracking William's life from birth, through school, the death of his mother Princess Diana, university, his career in the forces, his engagement to Kate and more, it also looks at Miss Middleton's background and is full of interesting facts about their lives.  Containing many colour pictures, this royal mini biography has been specially formatted for today's e-readers and is written by top-selling celebrity biographer Chris Peacock.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Offers a history of the monarchy of Belgium, a country artificially created in 1817. This book argues that the pan-European super-state resembles a 'Greater-Belgium' rather than a 'Greater-Switzerland'.

A Throne in Brussels

Were you captivated by the royal wedding? Were you one of the millions of viewers who watched on TV as Prince William married Catherine Middleton? Or maybe you travelled to London to join the throngs of well wishers lining the streets? Whatever your memories of the day, if you enjoyed the royal wedding you will love this quiz book. What was the name of the designer responsible for the bride’s fabulous wedding dress? What flowers were in her bouquet? What did William whisper to Catherine’s father at the altar and where did the royal couple spend their first night after the wedding? The answers can all be found in The Royal Wedding Quiz Book and with 100 questions designed to test your memory of William and Catherine’s big day, you are bound to find out something new. Packed with information, this fitting tribute to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is a must have for all loyal supporters of the royal family and anyone interesting in learning more about this historic day.

The Royal Wedding Quiz Book

David Starkey's ‘Monarchy’ charts the rise of the British monarchy from the War of the Roses, the English Civil War and the Georgians, right up until the present day monarchs of the 20th Century. With both authority and verve, David Starkey unmasks the personalities and achievements, the defeats and victories, that lie behind the monarchs that form the backbone of British history. This magisterial study begins with the Tudors – five monarchs who ruled over England and Ireland until the reformation of the 1530s – and continues with the Stuarts who followed them. It includes Oliver Cromwell, a non monarch, who ruled as Lord Protector, a 'king in all but name', and the Georgians, a dynasty that began with the accession of George I and ended with the death of George IV. Queen Victoria, the longest reigning monarch in British history, and, finally, our present day Queen, Elizabeth II, who today reigns over sixteen independent nations make up the book’s latter stages. More important than this, ‘Monarchy’ encompasses the greatest and most notorious events in our history. From the War of the Roses to the infamous Gunpowder Plot, the bloody battles of the English Civil War to the madness of King George III, the Napoleonic Era to the heyday of Empire under Victoria, and finally to our present day Queen Elizabeth II,‘Monarchy’ offers a radical reappraisal of English nationhood, culture and politics, shown through the most central institution in English life. With characteristic insight and perceptiveness, Starkey gives new life to these figures, producing an entertaining picture of the building blocks upon which the England of today is built on.

Monarchy

Here is Russian history focussed on when her ruler, Peter the Great, turned West. The main body of the text highlights the great "new Russia" formed in the years 1648-1772. The scene shifts from Moscow in its heyday, to St. Petersburg. Peter was treated as a barbarian when he visited Western potentates, and made up his mind to show his might. He built a vast fleet; he trained a vast army; he was the aggressor in an endless succession of foreign wars; he extended Russia's boundaries to the West. Here is Russia's history, and Peter's story too - the story of a man great in his age, whose stamp was put on his country for all time.

The City and the Tsar: Peter the Great and the Move to the West

'An unlikely hero has a master storyteller to tell his tale. The King and the Christmas Tree is a poignant Christmas treat.' Lucy Worsley, historian, broadcaster and author Every December, a huge Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. Bedecked in lights, it is a shimmering, festive beacon in the heart of London. But even more enchanting than the twinkling decorations and scented pine is the story behind the tree; a story of loyalty, friendship and resistance. On a cold evening in 1940, German warships made their way towards Oslo. It seemed inevitable that Norway, like so many other European nations, would soon submit to the Nazi regime. But the country's indomitable King Haakon VII refused to surrender. Making his escape through his country towards the safe haven of Britain, King Haakon became an icon of hope for his people. And so, over seventy years later, the tree in Trafalgar Square remains as an enduring gift of thanks from Norway to the people of Britain. In The King and the Christmas Tree historian A. N. Wilson artfully weaves together this tale of courage and friendship between nations. Richly illustrated and beautifully told, it is a delightful Christmas cracker for everyone, young and old alike.

The King and the Christmas Tree

Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same. These were the words uttered by the seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Forced onto the throne by the great power players at court, Queen Jane reigned for just thirteen tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned for high treason and executed. In this dramatic retelling of an often misread tale, historian and researcher Nicola Tallis explores a range of evidence that has never before been used in a biography to sweep away the many myths and reveal the moving, human story of an extraordinarily intelligent, independent and courageous young woman.

Crown of Blood

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you...Only do what your heart tells you. I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head." PRINCESS DIANA, Diana, Princess of Wales, was born July 1, 1961 and was perhaps the most beloved of the British royal family. Diana grew up in Park House, situated on the Sandringham estate, and was educated in England and Switzerland. Diana came to prominence in February 1981 upon her engagement to Prince Charles. The marriage produced two sons, princes William and Harry, who were then respectively second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. Diana was involved with dozens of charities and also raised awareness and advocated ways to help people affected with HIV/AIDS. As we all know Princess Diana died in a horrific car crash in a Paris tunnel on August 31, 1997. She left us that day - but never left our hearts and memory. This is her story in her own words. Produced by Devin Lawerence Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission ©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well known international movie actor.

The Eternal Legend Of The People's Princess Diana

The Tudors were an odd bunch, even weirder than their subjects, perhaps. When they weren't beheading wives and enemies they were threatening to, or going around earning themselves nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' and 'The 9 Day Queen'. 'The Tudors: A Very Peculiar History; tells the story of the Tudor monarchs, their castles, their lives and their subjects in a time when it was fashionable to slash up your clothes for that 'fresh from battle' look. The book details each monarch's reign and casts light on the more bizarre elements of their time in power, right down to an analysis of their seals and signatures and the various torture and execution methods they liked to use.

The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History

A comprehensive look at the history of England during the rule of the Tudor monarchs (1485-1603).

England under the Tudors

A fascinating look at some of the early Viking kings, such as Óláfr Tryggvason (Olaf the First), and Knut den Mektige (Canute the Great). Written by famed historian Thomas Carlyle.

Early Kings of Norway

A fascinating look into the life of King Frederick II of Prussia (also prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire Frederick IV of Brandenburg), and the members of his court.

Frederick the Great and His Court

A fascinating look at the life of Henry Plantagenet, King of England from 1154 to his death in 1189.

Henry the Second

Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.

Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History

This text was taken from 'Celebrated Crimes', a series of essays on famous criminals and crimes by the author of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas. This volume is on Mary Stuart, better known as Mary Queen of Scots.

Mary Stuart

Jacob Abbott's "Mary Queen of Scots" offers a compelling and nuanced portrayal of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Written in a clear and accessible style, Abbott navigates the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, intertwining vivid narratives of political intrigue, personal strife, and the profound impact of her reign amid the turbulent backdrop of 16th-century Europe. This biographical work not only presents events chronologically but also reflects on the intricate relationships and societal expectations that shaped Mary's identity as both a ruler and a woman. Abbott's meticulous attention to historical details situates Mary within the broader context of the Reformation and the power struggles that defined the era. Jacob Abbott was a notable 19th-century American author and educator, passionate about making history approachable for younger audiences. His interest in historical figures and their complexities, perhaps influenced by the Romantic ideals of his time, informed his storytelling approach in this biography. Abbott's deep commitment to educational reform is evident, as he sought to enlighten and engage readers with the rich tapestry of history through compelling narratives. I highly recommend "Mary Queen of Scots" to anyone interested in the interplay of gender, power, and history. Abbott's engaging style and insightful analysis provide a captivating lens through which to understand not only Mary's life but also the era's intricate political landscape. This book serves as both an enjoyable read and a valuable educational resource, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone fascinated by monarchies and historical biographies.

Mary Queen of Scots

In "Louis XIV," John S. C. Abbott presents an intricate portrait of the Sun King, weaving together historical narrative and vibrant character exploration. Abbott employs a vivid literary style, rich in detail and clarity, which captivates readers while providing insights into the complexities of 17th-century France. This work situates itself within the context of biographical literature, aiming to illuminate the political and cultural ramifications of Louis XIV's reign, showcasing his strategies of absolutism, grandiosity, and cultural patronage against the backdrop of a turbulent monarchy. John S. C. Abbott, an influential 19th-century historian and biographer, is renowned for his engaging storytelling and ability to distill complex historical figures into accessible narratives. His own problematic upbringing in a revolutionary atmosphere may have contributed to his focus on the interplay of power and personality in the lives of historical figures like Louis XIV. Abbott'Äôs writings reflect a keen understanding of historical events, serving both educational and entertaining purposes, fulfilling the needs of a rapidly changing society seeking its identity. Readers seeking a profound understanding of Louis XIV and his era will find this book an invaluable resource. Abbott's meticulous research and compelling prose invite exploration of a pivotal monarch whose influence shaped modern Europe. A must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this biography serves as both a captivating tale and a thoughtful reflection on leadership and legacy.

Louis XIV

'A brilliant study of a brilliant woman' LUCY WORSLEY History has forgotten Caroline of Ansbach, yet in her lifetime she was compared frequently to Elizabeth I and considered by some as ‘the cleverest queen consort Britain ever had’. The intellectual superior of her buffoonish husband George II, Caroline is credited with hastening the Enlightenment to Britain through her sponsorship of red-hot debates about science, religion, philosophy and the nature of the universe. Encouraged by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, she championed inoculation; inspired by her friends Leibniz and Samuel Clarke, she mugged up on Newtonian physics; she embraced a salon culture which promoted developments in music, literature and garden design; she was a regular theatre-goer who loved the opera, gambling and dancing. Her intimates marvelled at the breadth of her interests. She was, said Lord Egmont, ‘curious in everything’. Caroline acted as Regent four times while her husband returned to Hanover, and during those periods she possessed authority over all domestic matters. No subsequent royal woman has exercised power on such a scale. So why has history forgotten this extraordinary queen? In this magnificent biography, the first for over seventy years, Matthew Dennison seeks to reverse this neglect. The First Iron Lady uncovers the complexities of Caroline’s multifaceted life: the child of a minor German princeling who, through intelligence, determination and a dash of sex appeal, rose to occupy one of the great positions of the world and did so with distinction, élan and a degree of cynical realism. It is a remarkable portrait of an eighteenth-century woman of great political astuteness and ambition, a radical icon of female power.

The First Iron Lady

A fantastic biography of Queen Victoria by an anonymous author.

Queen Victoria - Her Life and Reign

Over 25 storys of famous love affairs of the royalty and nobility of Europe throughout history.

Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe

Henry Stuart’s life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale. Shadowed by the gravity of the Thirty Years’ War and the huge changes taking place across Europe in seventeenth-century society, economy, politics and empire, his life was visually and verbally gorgeous. NOW THE SUBJECT OF BBC2 DOCUMENTARY The Best King We Never HadHenry Stuart, Prince of Wales was once the hope of Britain. Eldest son to James VI of Scotland, James I of England, Henry was the epitome of heroic Renaissance princely virtue, his life set against a period about as rich and momentous as any. Educated to rule, Henry was interested in everything. His court was awash with leading artists, musicians, writers and composers such as Ben Jonson and Inigo Jones. He founded a royal art collection of European breadth, amassed a vast collection of priceless books, led grand renovations of royal palaces and mounted operatic, highly politicised masques. But his ambitions were even greater. He embraced cutting-edge science, funded telescopes and automata, was patron of the NorthWest Passage Company and wanted to sail through the barriers of the known world to explore new continents. He reviewed and modernised Britain’s naval and military capacity and in his advocacy for the colonisation of North America he helped to transform the world. At his death aged only eighteen, and considering himself to be as much a European as British, he was preparing to stake his claim to be the next leader of Protestant Christendom in the struggle to resist a resurgent militant Catholicism. In this rich and lively book, Sarah Fraser seeks to restore Henry to his place in history. Set against the bloody traumas of the Thirty Years’ War, the writing of the King James Bible, the Gunpowder Plot and the dark tragedies pouring from Shakespeare’s quill, Henry’s life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale: the story of a man who, had he lived, might have saved Britain from King Charles I, his spaniels and the Civil War with its appalling loss of life his misrule engendered.

The Prince Who Would Be King

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