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  • A Short History of the Renaissance in Northern Europe

    by Dr Malcolm Vale ...
    Series series Short Histories
    The concept of a Northern European 'Renaissance' in the arts, in thought, and in more general culture north of the Alps often evokes the idea of a cultural transplant which was not indigenous to, or rooted in, the society from which it emerged. Classic definitions of the European 'Renaissance' during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries have often seen it as an Italian import of, for example, ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Henry V

    The Conscience of a King

    by Malcolm Vale ...
    More than just a single-minded warrior-king, Henry V comes to life in this fresh account as a gifted ruler acutely conscious of spiritual matters and his subjects’ welfareShakespeare’s centuries-old portrayal of Henry V established the king’s reputation as a warmongering monarch, a perception that has persisted ever since. But in this exciting, thoroughly researched volume a different view of ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

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    by Major Colin Burgess ...
    She was described as the most dangerous woman in Europe by Adolf Hitler; Noel Coward said people who spent any time with her were always reduced to 'gibbering worshippers'; she adored Margaret Thatcher and disliked Germans; she found the French comical and hankered for the old days of Empire and Commonwealth. Above all, though, she was loved by the nation and in this affectionate and often ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Alexander the Great

    by Jacob Abbott ...
    Alexander the Great was a king of the Greek kingdom of Macedon. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, until by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to Egypt ... Read more

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  • King Edward VIII

    by Philip Ziegler ...
    The authorised life story of the king who gave up his throne for love, by one of our most distinguished biographers.In this masterly authorized biography, Philip Ziegler reveals the complex personality of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have voluntarily renounced the throne.With unique access to the Royal Archives, Ziegler overturns many myths about Edward and tells his side of the story ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • William And Kate : The Love Story - A Celebration Of The Wedding Of The Century

    by Robert Jobson ...
    Packed with fascinating anecdotes, sharp analysis and exclusive photographs by a celebrated royal photographer, this title reveals the secrets of Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal romance. ... Read more

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  • A Brief History of the Private Life of Elizabeth II

    by Michael Paterson ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. A personally quiet, modest and dutiful person, she is far better-informed about the lives of her subjects than they often realize. She has known every Prime Minister since Winston Churchill and every American President since Eisenhower. Yet what of the woman behind the crown?This book seeks to take a new look at this exhaustively-documented ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • Diana

    A Portrait In Her Own Words

    by Bill Adler ...

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  • Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt | Timeless Classics

    by Jacob Abbott ...
    'In "Cleopatra" by Jacob Abbott, delve into the captivating story of one of history's most enigmatic figures. This richly detailed biography brings to life the tumultuous era of ancient Egypt as it follows Cleopatra's rise to power amidst political intrigue, romance, and betrayal. Abbott paints a vivid portrait of Cleopatra not only as a skilled ruler but also as a celebrated beauty whose charm ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Hever Castle and Anne Boleyn

    by Katherine Longhi ...
    How well do you think you know the real Anne Boleyn? Five hundred years after her death, her legacy is still as strong as ever. Yet she continues to baffle historians. There is no better place to seek the truth about Anne than at her childhood home of Hever Castle. With this book you will unlock the story of Anne's life, her tragic demise, and get a room by room tour of Hever Castle. By the end ... Read more

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  • Henry IV of France and the Politics of Religion 1572 - 1596, Volume 1 & 2

    by N. M. Sutherland ...
    Henry IV's conversion to catholicism in 1593 and Papal absolution in 1595 were traversed by multiple problems and difficulties. These religious events were inseparable from concurrent political, diplomatic and military issues. The subject is therefore examined both within its civil war background and the wider, European context. This treatment is original, not least in its comprehensive coverage ... Read more

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  • Rasputin

    The Saint Who Sinned

    by Brian Moynahan ...
    Grigory Efimovich Rasputin came to St. Petersburg from his Siberian cabin in 1903 like a projectile from the medieval past, tattered, black-clad, muttering. By the time he was murdered thirteen years later, the peasant was the "beloved" Friend of Tsar Nicholas and Empress Alexandra and the sponsor of the most powerful officials in Russia. He had become, a society lady wrote, "a dusk enveloping all ... Read more

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