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The Private Lives of the Tudors

A revelatory glimpse into the lives of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and more from Sunday Times bestselling author Tracy Borman

par Tracy Borman ...

Lu par Jonathan Keeble, Sandra Duncan ...

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15 heure 18 min

Secrets. Silence. Scandal. This is the Tudors as you have never seen them before - as told through the eyes of the people who were ALWAYS watching.'I do not live in a corner. A thousand eyes see all I do.' Elizabeth IThe Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

Secrets. Silence. Scandal. This is the Tudors as you have never seen them before - as told through the eyes of the people who were ALWAYS watching.'I do not live in a corner. A thousand eyes see all I do.' Elizabeth IThe Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically
... En savoir plus
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Catherine de Medici

Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France

par Leonie Frieda ...

Lu par Sarah Le Fevre ...

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20 heure 58 min

SOON TO BE THE TV SERIES 'THE SERPENT QUEEN', STARRING SAMANTHA MORTONThe bestselling revisionist biography of one of the great women of the 16th centuryOrphaned in infancy, Catherine de Medici was the sole legitimate heiress to the Medici family fortune. Married at fourteen to the future Henri II of France, she was constantly humiliated by his influential mistress Diane de Poitiers. When her ... En savoir plus

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SOON TO BE THE TV SERIES 'THE SERPENT QUEEN', STARRING SAMANTHA MORTONThe bestselling revisionist biography of one of the great women of the 16th centuryOrphaned in infancy, Catherine de Medici was the sole legitimate heiress to the Medici family fortune. Married at fourteen to the future Henri II of France, she was constantly humiliated by his influential mistress Diane de Poitiers. When her
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Sharpe’s Fury

The Battle of Barrosa, March 1811

par Bernard Cornwell ...

Lu par Rupert Farley ...

Collections Livre audio : 11 - The Sharpe Series
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12 heure 33 min

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Spain, March 1811Cadiz is under siege – the last city standing in France’s conquest of Spain. So Captain Richard Sharpe must navigate the spymasters and murderous factions within its walls – and see off deadly threats from more than one enemy.Deserted by their ailing Spanish allies, the British ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Spain, March 1811Cadiz is under siege – the last city standing in France’s conquest of Spain. So Captain Richard Sharpe must navigate the spymasters and murderous factions within its walls – and see off deadly threats from more than one enemy.Deserted by their ailing Spanish allies, the British
... En savoir plus
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The Siege of Loyalty House

A new history of the English Civil War

par Jessie Childs ...

Lu par Miranda Raison ...

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9 heure 49 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The Civil War was the most traumatic conflict in British history, pitting friends and family members against each other and tearing down the old order.Award-winning historian Jessie Childs plunges the reader into the shock of the struggle through one of its most dramatic episodes: the siege of Basing House. To the parliamentarian Roundheads, the Hampshire mansion was a ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.The Civil War was the most traumatic conflict in British history, pitting friends and family members against each other and tearing down the old order.Award-winning historian Jessie Childs plunges the reader into the shock of the struggle through one of its most dramatic episodes: the siege of Basing House. To the parliamentarian Roundheads, the Hampshire mansion was a
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The Feud That Sparked the Renaissance

How Brunelleschi and Ghiberti Changed the Art World

par Paul Robert Walker ...

Lu par Simon Vance ...

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9 heure 31 min

Joining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world’s most magnificent structures and ignited the RenaissanceThe dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the great cathedral of Florence, is among the most enduring symbols of the Renaissance, an equal to the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Its ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

Joining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world’s most magnificent structures and ignited the RenaissanceThe dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the great cathedral of Florence, is among the most enduring symbols of the Renaissance, an equal to the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Its
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The Tudors

The Complete Story of England's Most Notorious Dynasty

par G. J. Meyer ...

Lu par Robin Sachs ...

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24 heure 53 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of The Memphis Murders presents “a rich and vibrant tapestry” (The Star-Ledger) of the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures to ever rule a country.“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated PressIn 1485, Henry Tudor, whose ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of The Memphis Murders presents “a rich and vibrant tapestry” (The Star-Ledger) of the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures to ever rule a country.“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated PressIn 1485, Henry Tudor, whose
... En savoir plus
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A World Lit Only by Fire

The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age

par William Manchester ...

Lu par Barrett Whitener ...

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11 heure 37 min

The preeminent popular history of civilization’s rebirth after the Dark AgesFrom tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

The preeminent popular history of civilization’s rebirth after the Dark AgesFrom tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on
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Dark Renaissance

The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival

par Stephen Greenblatt ...

Lu par Edoardo Ballerini ...

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9 heure 47 min

Poor boy. Spy. Transgressor. Genius.In repressive Elizabethan England, artists are frightened into dull conventionality; foreigners are suspect; popular entertainment largely consists of coarse spectacles, animal fights, and hangings. Into this crude world of government censorship and religious authoritarianism comes an ambitious cobbler’s son from Canterbury with a daring desire to be known—and ... En savoir plus

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Poor boy. Spy. Transgressor. Genius.In repressive Elizabethan England, artists are frightened into dull conventionality; foreigners are suspect; popular entertainment largely consists of coarse spectacles, animal fights, and hangings. Into this crude world of government censorship and religious authoritarianism comes an ambitious cobbler’s son from Canterbury with a daring desire to be known—and
... En savoir plus
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Castle of the Hawk: An epic chronicle of the Habsburg dynasty

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama

par Mike Walker ...

Lu par Carl Prekopp, Kai Owen, Anamaria Marinca, Full Cast, Philip Arditti, Mark Lewis Jones, Nia Roberts, Matthew McNulty, Richard Harrington, Jonathan Forbes ...

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4 heure 43 min

Mike Walker's thrilling saga of the Habsburg dynasty, who ruled most of Europe - and much of the New World - for almost 600 yearsFor almost six centuries, the House of Habsburg was one of the most powerful royal families in Europe - and beyond. They established an empire that began with a castle on a crag, and ended up extending over four continents. In these riveting dramas, Mike Walker traces ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Mike Walker's thrilling saga of the Habsburg dynasty, who ruled most of Europe - and much of the New World - for almost 600 yearsFor almost six centuries, the House of Habsburg was one of the most powerful royal families in Europe - and beyond. They established an empire that began with a castle on a crag, and ended up extending over four continents. In these riveting dramas, Mike Walker traces
... En savoir plus
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The House of Seymour

par Joanna Hickson ...

Lu par Clare Corbett ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - The House of Seymour
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9 heure 57 min

Praise for Joanna Hickson:‘An intriguing tale, told with confidence’ The Times ‘Rich and warm’ Sunday ExpressWill his ambition be her destiny or her downfall?When Isabel Williams is betrothed to John Seymour, Lord of Wolf Hall Manor, she hopes that love and respect will come, despite his cold streak of ruthless ambition.Jess the shepherdess tends her flock on the w... ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

Praise for Joanna Hickson:‘An intriguing tale, told with confidence’ The Times ‘Rich and warm’ Sunday ExpressWill his ambition be her destiny or her downfall?When Isabel Williams is betrothed to John Seymour, Lord of Wolf Hall Manor, she hopes that love and respect will come, despite his cold streak of ruthless ambition.Jess the shepherdess tends her flock on the w...
... En savoir plus
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Seven Lies About Catholic History: Infamous Myths about the Church's Past and How to Answer Them

par Diane Moczar ...

Lu par Kevin F. Spalding ...

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5 heure 3 min

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem ... En savoir plus

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The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem
... En savoir plus
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Devil-Land

England Under Siege, 1588-1688

par Clare Jackson ...

Lu par Emma Gregory ...

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24 heure 10 min

Brought to you by Penguin.**A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021, AS CHOSEN BY THE TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, TELEGRAPH AND TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTA ground-breaking portrait of the most turbulent century in English history**Among foreign observers, seventeenth-century England was known as 'Devil-Land': a diabolical country of fallen angels, torn apart by seditious rebellion, religious extremism and royal collapse ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.**A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021, AS CHOSEN BY THE TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, TELEGRAPH AND TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTA ground-breaking portrait of the most turbulent century in English history**Among foreign observers, seventeenth-century England was known as 'Devil-Land': a diabolical country of fallen angels, torn apart by seditious rebellion, religious extremism and royal collapse
... En savoir plus
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The Borgias

The Hidden History

par G. J. Meyer ...

Lu par Enn Reitel ...

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20 heure 12 min

An unprecedented portrait of the Renaissance-era Borgia family and their storied milieu, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Tudors“A vivid and at times startling reappraisal of one of the most notorious dynasties in history . . . If you thought you knew the Borgias, this book will surprise you.”—Tracy Borman, author of Queen of the Conqueror and Elizabeth’s Women“Fascinating . . . a ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

An unprecedented portrait of the Renaissance-era Borgia family and their storied milieu, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Tudors“A vivid and at times startling reappraisal of one of the most notorious dynasties in history . . . If you thought you knew the Borgias, this book will surprise you.”—Tracy Borman, author of Queen of the Conqueror and Elizabeth’s Women“Fascinating . . . a
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Osprey Campaign Series: The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (1)

The First Day

par Timothy Orr ...

Lu par Tom Alexander ...

Collections series Campaign
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3 heure 24 min

Bloomsbury Presents The Battle of Gettysburg 1863: The First Day, by Timothy J. Orr, read by Tom AlexanderAn authoritative and superbly illustrated exploration of the events of July 3, 1863, incorporating new interpretations that have arisen in the past two decades.The third day of the Battle of Gettysburg was the most dramatic of the three. Among the iconic clashes that took place was the 12,500 ... En savoir plus

$15.00 CAD

Bloomsbury Presents The Battle of Gettysburg 1863: The First Day, by Timothy J. Orr, read by Tom AlexanderAn authoritative and superbly illustrated exploration of the events of July 3, 1863, incorporating new interpretations that have arisen in the past two decades.The third day of the Battle of Gettysburg was the most dramatic of the three. Among the iconic clashes that took place was the 12,500
... En savoir plus
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Leonardo da Vinci

An Untraceable Life

par Stephen J. Campbell ...

Lu par Susan Ericksen ...

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13 heure 55 min

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) never signed a painting, and none of his supposed self-portraits can be securely ascribed to his hand. He revealed next to nothing about his life in his extensive writings, yet countless pages have been written about him that assign him an identity: genius, entrepreneur, celebrity artist, outsider. Addressing the ethical stakes involved in studying past lives, Stephen ... En savoir plus

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) never signed a painting, and none of his supposed self-portraits can be securely ascribed to his hand. He revealed next to nothing about his life in his extensive writings, yet countless pages have been written about him that assign him an identity: genius, entrepreneur, celebrity artist, outsider. Addressing the ethical stakes involved in studying past lives, Stephen
... En savoir plus
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History of Europe in the Middle Ages: A Sweeping Yet Simple Guide to Castles, Crusades, Plague, and the Birth of Modern Europe

par Gareth Holmwood ...

Lu par Gareth Holmwood ...

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1 heures 57 min

Explore the dramatic fall of the Roman Empire and the violent birth of medieval Europe in this epic narrative history. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this vivid journey bypasses dry academic dates to focus on the real human lives that forged a new world. Watch as imperial ruins transform into the foundations of western civilization.Whether you are unwinding at night or seeking a ... En savoir plus

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Explore the dramatic fall of the Roman Empire and the violent birth of medieval Europe in this epic narrative history. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this vivid journey bypasses dry academic dates to focus on the real human lives that forged a new world. Watch as imperial ruins transform into the foundations of western civilization.Whether you are unwinding at night or seeking a
... En savoir plus
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The American Civil War: History in an Hour

par Kat Smutz ...

Lu par Jonathan Keeble ...

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1 heures 21 min

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.The American Civil War started when eleven southern ‘slave’ states declared their independence from the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln’s Republican government were strongly against slavery and fought to abolish it and keep the country united.The American Civil War: History in an Hour gives a concise and authoritative overview of ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.The American Civil War started when eleven southern ‘slave’ states declared their independence from the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln’s Republican government were strongly against slavery and fought to abolish it and keep the country united.The American Civil War: History in an Hour gives a concise and authoritative overview of
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The Count Of Virtue

Giangaleazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan

par E.R. Chamberlin ...

Lu par Nigel Patterson ...

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9 heure 15 min

Fourteenth century Italy was chaotic: mercenaries swarmed across the land as competing city states attempted to vie with each other for power, while pestilence and famine decimated populations.Into this cauldron was born Giangalezzo Visconti, a man who perfectly exemplified all the contradictions of his age. Viscous, covetous, and with loose morals, he has been portrayed as one of the most ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

Fourteenth century Italy was chaotic: mercenaries swarmed across the land as competing city states attempted to vie with each other for power, while pestilence and famine decimated populations.Into this cauldron was born Giangalezzo Visconti, a man who perfectly exemplified all the contradictions of his age. Viscous, covetous, and with loose morals, he has been portrayed as one of the most
... En savoir plus
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Verdens værste slyngler

par Alt om Historie ...

Lu par Niels Vedersø ...

Collections Livre audio : 19 - Historiens vendepunkter
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3 heure 37 min

Det kan være let at komme på kant med loven, hvis man er desperat, sulten og truet på livet. Men nogle vælger bevidst livet som lovløs. Det kræver for det første uimodståelig charme, som hos fupmageren Robert V. Miller alias grev Victor Lustig. Dernæst stor frækhed, som hos den tidligere faldskærmssoldat Albert Spaggiari, der røvede 50 millioner franc fra Frankrigs sikreste bank. Og endelig ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Det kan være let at komme på kant med loven, hvis man er desperat, sulten og truet på livet. Men nogle vælger bevidst livet som lovløs. Det kræver for det første uimodståelig charme, som hos fupmageren Robert V. Miller alias grev Victor Lustig. Dernæst stor frækhed, som hos den tidligere faldskærmssoldat Albert Spaggiari, der røvede 50 millioner franc fra Frankrigs sikreste bank. Og endelig
... En savoir plus
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The Shadow Drawing

How Science Taught Leonardo How to Paint

par Francesca Fiorani ...

Lu par Xe Sands ...

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9 heure 20 min

Leonardo da Vinci has long been celebrated for his consummate genius. He was the painter who gave us the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and the inventor who anticipated the advent of airplanes, hot air balloons, and other technological marvels. But what was the connection between Leonardo the painter and Leonardo the scientist? Historians of Renaissance art have long supposed that Leonardo became ... En savoir plus

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Leonardo da Vinci has long been celebrated for his consummate genius. He was the painter who gave us the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and the inventor who anticipated the advent of airplanes, hot air balloons, and other technological marvels. But what was the connection between Leonardo the painter and Leonardo the scientist? Historians of Renaissance art have long supposed that Leonardo became
... En savoir plus
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What If Leonardo da Vinci Was Born in the 21st Century?

Reimagining the Genius of the Renaissance in a World of Advanced Technology and Artistic Exploration

par Viruti Shivan ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections series WHAT IF SERIES
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57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Reimagining the Genius of the Renaissance in a World of Advanced Technology and Artistic ExplorationWhat if one of history's most celebrated polymaths, Leonardo da Vinci, was born in the modern era? Would he be as iconic as Elon Musk or Steve Jobs, or perhaps even transcend them? Would his artistic brilliance find new expression through digital media? ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Reimagining the Genius of the Renaissance in a World of Advanced Technology and Artistic ExplorationWhat if one of history's most celebrated polymaths, Leonardo da Vinci, was born in the modern era? Would he be as iconic as Elon Musk or Steve Jobs, or perhaps even transcend them? Would his artistic brilliance find new expression through digital media?
... En savoir plus
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So Great a Prince

England and the Accession of Henry VIII

par Lauren Johnson ...

Lu par Matthew Biddulph ...

Collections series Great Lives
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8 heure 40 min

Bloomsbury presents So Great a Prince by Lauren Johnson, read by Matthew Biddulph.The King is dead: long live the King. In 1509, Henry VII was succeeded by his son Henry VIII, second monarch of the house of Tudor. But this is not the familiar Tudor world of Protestantism and playwrights. Decades before the Reformation, ancient traditions persist: boy bishops, pilgrimage, Corpus Christi pageants, ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents So Great a Prince by Lauren Johnson, read by Matthew Biddulph.The King is dead: long live the King. In 1509, Henry VII was succeeded by his son Henry VIII, second monarch of the house of Tudor. But this is not the familiar Tudor world of Protestantism and playwrights. Decades before the Reformation, ancient traditions persist: boy bishops, pilgrimage, Corpus Christi pageants,
... En savoir plus
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English Food

A People’s History

par Diane Purkiss ...

Lu par Sarah Kants ...

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22 heure 50 min

‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The GuardianIn this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change ... En savoir plus

$55.99 CAD

‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The GuardianIn this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change
... En savoir plus
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Sister to Sister

the perfect page-turning holiday read

par Olivia Hayfield ...

Lu par Jess Nesling ...

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13 heure 4 min

'Rich people behaving badly' BooklistThe battle lines are drawn . . .Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and are making some major changes.Guided by Harry, Eliza navigates life as Rose Corp's new queen. But Maria ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

'Rich people behaving badly' BooklistThe battle lines are drawn . . .Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and are making some major changes.Guided by Harry, Eliza navigates life as Rose Corp's new queen. But Maria
... En savoir plus

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