European history: the Normans

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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE IT WAS MADE NEARLY 1,000 YEARS AGO, THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY RETURNS TO ENGLAND IN A MAJOR EXHIBITION AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

To coincide with the Channel 4 series to be aired at the end of this year - 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.

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A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR'A diligent historian and a superb writer'THE TIMESA gripping new history of the making of England as a nation.

'Leanda de Lisle brings the story of nine days' queen, Lady Jane Grey and her forgotten sisters, the rivals of Elizabeth I, to vivid life in her fascinating biography' Philippa GregoryThe dramatic untold story of the three tragic Grey sisters, all heirs to the Tudor throne, all victims to their royal blood.

'Entrancing, compelling, and beautifully written.

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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 dynasty that invented England as we still know it today - great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom HollandEngland's greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings.

The history of Renaissance France is rich and varied.

A brilliant new reading of the Bayeux Tapestry that radically alters our understanding of the events of 1066 and reveals the astonishing story of the survival of early medieval Europe's greatest treasure.

Eric Bohme analyses two processes of conquest which are generally considered prime examples of the expansion of Latin-Christian powers into the Islamicate Mediterranean.

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025'Learned, entertaining and highly approachable' BOB MORTIMER'A treat' ALICE LOXTON'Five stars from me.

In a world where power is both fleeting and eternal, Emperor Frederick I, known as Bar-barossa, rose as a towering figure of the medieval era.

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Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Geschichte der schottischen Monarchie!

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Tauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der europäischen Schöpfungsmythen und entdecke die vielfältigen Legenden, die die Ursprünge unserer Welt und Menschheit beschreiben.

Ivanhoe Sir Walter Scott - Die Geschichte thematisiert die Rivalitäten in England zwischen Angelsachsen und Normannen nach dem Sieg Wilhelms des Eroberers sowie die Spätfolgen der Kreuzzüge mit der Geiselnahme des englischen Königs.

King John - William Shakespeare - The Life and Death of King John, a history play by William Shakespeare, dramatises the reign of John, King of England (ruled 11991216), the son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and the father of Henry III of England.

The Europeans Henry James - The Europeans is a novel by Henry James, published in 1878.

Henry VI, Part 2 - William Shakespeare - The Second Part of King Henry the Sixth, or Henry VI, Part 2, is a history play by William Shakespeare believed written in approximately 1590 91.

In der vorliegenden Publikation geht es um ganz verschiedene Aspekte der Geschichte Ostfrieslands.

'Moving, and vastly informative, a real page turner of a historical novel' FAY WELDONThe first instalment in Carol McGrath's captivating The Daughters of Hastings trilogy!

'Powerful' The Economist'Fascinating, panoramic .

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From the co-author of the Sunday Times bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, CrossfireTHE FATE OF ENGLAND HANGS IN THE BALANCE OF A FIGHT BETWEEN BROTHERS.

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La Magna Carta avait été conçue au départ dans le but d’assurer que le roi Jean respecte les us et coutumes de la noblesse au XIII^e siècle.

La Magna Carta avait été conçue au départ dans le but d’assurer que le roi Jean respecte les us et coutumes de la noblesse au XIII^e siècle.

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When the mighty Henry I died in December 1135, leaving no legitimate son, who was to replace him on the throne of England?

William the Conqueror's intellect is said to have remained clear right up to his death.

On his deathbed William the Conqueror divided his property between his three sons, Robert, William and Henry.

Ireland's history has been shaped by the many invaders who have set foot on the country's shores.

1066 saw three kings of England, the last of whom was William, Duke of Normandy.

In the centuries after the end of Roman rule England and Wales emerged as literate and Christian peoples from the debris of the former Roman provinces.

The city of Norwich is renowned for its Norman castle, its cathedral and flint city walls, parts of which are still visible today.

A radical retelling of the most important event in English history - the Norman invasion of 1066.

The Welsh kings and queens who ruled prior to the Norman Conquest of Wales are shrouded in mystery.

The story of Hereward continues in this action-packed, brutal and bloody novel - a must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

The Century of Calamity is the story of a nation's fall, and the men who caused it.

In 1100, King William II died in a tragic accident.

Originally published in 1983, The Norman Heritage looks at the Norman Conquest as a turning point in English history.

Originally published in 1983, The Norman Heritage looks at the Norman Conquest as a turning point in English history.

The story of Hereward continues in this fast-paced page-turner full of treachery, camaraderie, sword- play and honour - the perfect read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

A photography book that is a vital accompaniment to the many fans of Hilary Mantel's bestselling Wolf Hall Trilogy, now a major TV series'At the very beginning of the twentieth century, Zola said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.

From mesolithic Ireland to the peace process, this little book covers all of the main historical and cultural events, places and figures in Irish history.