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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Presents illustrations of and information on the monarchs who have ruled England through ten dynasties, from William I who reigned from 1066-1087, to Elizabeth II, who took the throne in 1952, and highlights the major events of each reign
Author
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Tracy Borman lays out Matilda's remarkable story against one of the most fascinating and transformative periods in European history. Stirring, richly detailed, and wholly involving, Queen of the Conqueror reveals not just an extraordinary figure but an iconic woman who shaped generations, and an era that cast the essential framework for the world we know today.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
A biography of the sixty-four-year reign of Queen Victoria and her twenty-one-year marriage to Prince Albert examines how the queen and the marriage changed and influenced British society and the world.
Biography of Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert focusing on their family and life together and on her reign as Queen of Great Britain.
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
No English queen has drawn more ire than the vilified Queen Isabella. A 12-year-old French girl, she married Edward II in 1308 to forge peace between her native and adopted countries. But Edward preferred the company of his male courtiers, and a frustrated Isabella eventually fled--into the arms of Edward's greatest enemy, Baron Roger Mortimer. Together they raised an army, forced Edward to abdicate (and allegedly had him killed), and ruled England...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Clive Irving's stunning new narrative biography The Last Queen probes the question of the British monarchy's longevity. In 2021, the Queen Elizabeth II finally appears to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. But through Irving's unique insight there emerges a more fragile institution, whose extraordinarily dutiful matriarch has managed to persevere with dignity, yet in doing so made a Faustian pact with the media"--...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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Description
Explores the private character of the queen behind her public persona, covering the circumstances of her early coronation, her relationship with international heads of state, and her struggles with family challenges.
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the personal lives of the four heirs of King Henry VIII, nine-year old Prince Edward; Lady Mary, the adult daughter of Henry's first wife; Lady Elizabeth, the teenaged daughter of Anne Boleyn; and Lady Jane Grey, the English king's great-niece--all of whom eventually took the throne if only for a brief time.
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
From her rise to the throne in 1952 to dealing with prime ministers, ex-daughters-in-law, and even Camilla, view the life of Elizabeth, Queen of England. Episodes include Sisters; Us and Them; The Rivals; The Enemy Within; and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla? Contains actual footage and interviews.
Author
Language
English
Description
"A revelatory account of how the loving marriage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth saved the monarchy during World War II, and how they raised their daughter to become Queen Elizabeth II, based on exclusive access to the Royal Archives—from the bestselling author of Elizabeth the Queen and Prince Charles “An intimate and gripping portrait of a royal marriage that survived betrayal, tragedy, and war.”&#٬٢٠١٤؛Amanda Foreman, bestselling...
Author
Publisher
Hearst Home
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Since she succeeded to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has become respected, celebrated, and beloved around the world. This stunning collection of powerful images illustrates her storied reign in all its glory. More than 300 extraordinary photographs, along with insightful commentary by the royal journalist Victoria Murphy, showcase the significant, historic, and intimate moments throughout the Queen’s life, first as a young princess and...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Michael Joseph
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This intimate, personal biography of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth will write the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone so close to her, her husband Philip and the wider Royal family.Told with a refreshing dose of humour and moving honesty from a totally unique viewpoint, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait...
Author
Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
She inherited a business in trouble. Burdened by runaway inflation and a debased currency, bereft of strategic alliances, torn by internal dissent, and eyed greedily by competitors bent on takeover, her business--England--was on the brink of ruin. Forty-five years later, England was the richest and most powerful nation in Europe and well on its way to becoming a great empire. How did she do it? This book condenses Elizabeth's leadership wizardry into...
Author
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
In this eye-opening companion to seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographerand the show's historical consultantRobert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political, and personal moments and their effectsnot only on the royal family but also on the world around them. From the Suez Crisis...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Campbell shows us that the untold life of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is far more interesting and moving than the official version that has been peddled since 1923. Elizabeth's life has been filled with controversy-- beginning with the mysterious circumstances of her birth, the roles she played in her daughters' marriages, and her relationship with Princess Diana.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The book looks at Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
After the untimely death of Prince Albert, the queen and her nation were plunged into a state of grief so profound that this one event would dramatically alter the shape of the British monarchy. For Britain had not just lost a prince: during his twenty year marriage to Queen Victoria, Prince Albert had increasingly performed the function of King in all but name. The outpouring of grief after Albert{u2019}s death was so extreme, that its like would...
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