Biography: royalty

'A brilliant, funny and thought-provoking book' - Jonn Elledge'Compelling, provocative, and utterly brilliant' - Dr Estelle ParanqueTHIS PAPERBACK FEATURES ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH IIHow the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been a wonderful mixture of violence, infections, overindulgence and occasional regicide.

During her long reign, Queen Victoria was the target of no fewer than eight assassination attempts.

In this commanding book, Robert K Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial Russia to tell the story of the Romanovs.

Telling the story of their lives from children to modern day, this fascinating and revelatory new book will look at the fraught relationship (and fiery rivalry) between King Charles and Prince Andrew.

A major new biography of the Black Prince.

When Henry VIII died in 1547, he left three highly intelligent children to succeed him in turn, to be followed, if their lines failed, by the descendants of his sister, Mary Tudor.

This book tells the story of Australians and New Zealanders in one of the Second World War's defining and most memorable campaigns.

'A delightful insight into an eclectic life'The Daily Telegraph'Very funny and astute .

The moments in life of "e;knowing"e;.

An insider’s gossipy, tell-all account of pre-revolutionary royal life, full of scandals, rivalries, and affairs, among the great dynasties of Europe.

In March 1947 Lord Louis Mountbatten became the last Viceroy of India, with themandate to hand over 'the jewel in the crown' of the British Empire within oneyear.

Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII, became king at the age of nine and died wholly unexpectedly at the age of fifteen.

An illustrated biography of Queen Elizabeth I as revealed through the buildings, artifacts, documents, and other relics that still exist today.

The sun shone, the crowds waved and cheered wildly and billions watched on TV all around the world as Kate lovingly kissed William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace - not once but twice!

The "e;fascinating"e; story of a First World War prisoner of war camp which held captured German personnel in the very heart of the English countryside (Books Monthly).

According to the great diarist, John Evelyn, Charles II was 'addicted to women', and throughout his long reign a great many succumbed to his charms.

The elder daughter of Henry VIII, Mary I (1553-58) became England's ruler on the unexpected death of her brother Edward VI.

A queen brought low by love compromised and power abused - the tragedy of Mary Tudor.

A vivid retelling of the Battle of Waterloo, based on unpublished soldiers' written accounts.

A fresh, witty, accessible life of Queen Victoria.

Prince Henry of Wales has emerged as the unexpected jewel in the crown of the modern British monarchy.

The new novel from the bestselling author of THE SIXTH WIFE.

Den Richter Jesu, Pontius Pilatus, kennt jeder aus der Passionsgeschichte.

Dennis Friedman, eminent psychiatrist and author of Inheritance: A Psychological History of the Royal Family, here turns his acute gaze on our present Queen's grandfather, King George V (1885-1936), to reveal the man behind the monarch.

A mediados del siglo XX, Marruecos desarrolló un afán expansionista que supo aprovechar la débil posición internacional de España para arrebatarle en apenas siete meses el Sahara español.

Diese 1925 veröffentlichte Biographie des deutschen Ex-Kaisers erregte in ganz Europa ungewöhnliche Aufmerksamkeit.

Dennis Friedman, eminent psychiatrist and author of Inheritance: A Psychological History of the Royal Family, here turns his acute gaze on our present Queen's grandfather, King George V (1885-1936), to reveal the man behind the monarch.

Früh verheiratet, von ihrem Mann ungeliebt und gedemütigt, begegnet Kurprinzessin Sophie Dorothea von Hannover im Jahr 1690 dem schwedischen Oberst Philipp Christoph Königsmarck, Auftakt einer leidenschaftlichen Affäre, die mit ihrer Verbannung auf ein Landschlösschen an der Aller endet.

Bunt und schillernd erzählt Bernhard Stern von der Geschichte der Romanows, einem der wohl größten Adelsgeschlechter der Welt.

It would be hard to invent a group of personalities more extraordinary than the British Royal Family - known as 'The Firm' by Prince Philip.

AS SEEN IN THE TIMES AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIALThe Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller'THE ROYAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' Daily MailTHIS CRISIS IS AS BIG AS THE ABDICATION - SAYS LACEY, HISTORICAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN.

A Daily Mail Best History Book of the Year; A Spectator Best Book of the YearIt is generally accepted that Queen Victoria reigned but did not rule.

A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henry's queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court.

An illustrated history of royal weddings, from Henry I to Prince William and Kate Middleton.

How Tory Governments Fall is a landmark study of the forces that shape - and ultimately destroy - political power.

In diesem aufschlussreichen Buch gibt die Autorin, das vierte und im Geheimen groß gezogene Kind der österreichischen Kaiserin Elisabeth, genannt Sisi (Sissi), einen intimen und faszinierenden Bericht über das Leben am österreichischen Hof.

A vivid, evocative, page-turning read that leaps off the page, with a dazzling recreation of the Renaissance diamond and gem trade.

Practical and invaluable advice on every aspect of modern etiquette, both royal and everyday.

For more than 70 years, the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was at the centre of the nations life.

Wissend, dass sich die Lage in Gallien zuspitzte und das letztlich die Legionen vom Rhenus den Brand würden löschen müssen, ohne dabei die Grenze zur Germania Magna aufbrechen zu dürfen, brauchte Verginius Rufus, der Statthalter des Exercitus Germania Superior, Gewissheit zur Bereitschaft des Statthalter im Exercitus Germania Inferior zum Mitwirken bei einer Niederwerfung eines gallischen Aufstandes.

A stunning tour de force and a remarkable achievement.

BOOK 12 OF THE LADYBIRD EXPERT HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR, FROM AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN JAMES HOLLANDFeaturing stunning illustrations from Keith Burns, bringing the story to life in vivid detailWhy did Japan decide to attack at Pearl Harbour?

An zu vielen Orten zu viele Feuer des Widerstandes gegen Rom entzündet, stiegen die Provinzen Judäa und Lugdunensis, sowie die Militärterritorien entlang der römischen Grenze zu Germanien zu Brennpunkten bevorstehender Auseinandersetzungen auf.

'This riotous and engaging biography has it all'GUARDIAN'As much fun to read as a good political thriller'WALL STREET JOURNALThe book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarAt the outbreak of war, the British monarchy was in turmoil.