Download or read book Battle of Brothers written by Robert Lacey and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller. From bestselling author and historical consultant to the award-winning Netflix series The Crown, an unparalleled insider account of tumult, secrecy and schism in the Royal family. The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry’s closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures – one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew’s own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.
Download or read book The Brothers York written by Thomas Penn and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vicious battles, powerful monarchs, and royal intrigue abound in this “gripping, complex, and sensational” (Hilary Mantel) true story of the War of the Roses—a struggle among three brothers, two of whom became kings, and the inspiration for Shakespeare’s renowned play, Richard III. In 15th-century England, two royal families, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, fought a bitter, decades-long civil war for the English throne. As their symbols were a red rose for Lancaster and a white rose for York, the conflict became known as the Wars of the Roses. During this time, the house of York came to dominate England. At its heart were three charismatic brothers—King Edward IV, and his two younger siblings George and Richard—who became the figureheads of a spectacular ruling dynasty. Together, they looked invincible. But with Edward’s ascendancy the brothers began to turn on one another, unleashing a catastrophic chain of rebellion, vendetta, fratricide, usurpation, and regicide. The brutal end came at Bosworth Field in 1485, with the death of the youngest, then Richard III, at the hands of a new usurper, Henry Tudor, later Henry VII, progenitor of the Tudor line of monarchs. Fascinating, dramatic, and filled with vivid historical detail, The Brothers York is a brilliant account of a conflict that fractured England for a generation. Riven by internal rivalries, jealousy, and infighting, the three York brothers failed to sustain their power and instead self-destructed. It is a rich and bloody tale as gripping as any historical fiction.
Download or read book Historical Tales of Illustrious British Children By Agnes Strickland authoress of The Rival Crusoes etc written by Agnes STRICKLAND and published by . This book was released on 1833 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Tales of Illustrious British Children written by Agnes Strickland and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales from English History written by Agnes Strickland and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is the object of the present work to offer the Young a series of moral and instructive tales, each founded on some striking authentic fact in the annals of English History, in which royal or distinguished children were engaged"--Preface p. 6.
Download or read book Tales from English History for Children written by Agnes Strickland and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Agnes Strickland's Tales from English History for Children" is a collection of historical stories aimed at young readers. Agnes Strickland, a 19th-century British author, was known for her works on English history and biography. Her "Tales from English History" series was intended to introduce young readers to key events and figures from British history in an engaging and accessible way. These stories typically focus on various periods of English history, including the lives of notable monarchs, important battles, and significant events. Strickland's writing style aimed to make history interesting and relatable for children, presenting historical facts and anecdotes in a narrative form that would capture their imagination. By using storytelling techniques, Strickland sought to make history come alive for young readers, helping them develop an appreciation for their country's past. Her works were part of a broader movement in 19th-century literature to create educational and entertaining literature for children, often referred to as "improving literature." "Agnes Strickland's Tales from English History for Children" contributed to the educational and literary landscape of its time by making history accessible and enjoyable for young readers, and it remains a valuable resource for those interested in both history and children's literature from the 19th century."
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather History of Scotland With Notes written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories from History written by Agnes Strickland and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stories from History" by Agnes Strickland. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather History of France With Numerous Illustrations written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather Being the History of Scotland from the Earliest Times Adressed to His Grandson Hugh Littlejohn John Hugh Lockhart written by Walter Scott (Sir) and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather 6 History of France written by and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales and Stories from History written by Agnes Strickland and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather Being Stories Taken from the History of France written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather Being Storie from the History of France First Series from the Period of Caesar s Conquest Till the Commencement of the Fifteenth Century written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather History of Scotland written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blood Royal written by Eric Jager and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting true story of murder and detection in 15th-century Paris, by one of the most brilliant medievalists of his generation. On a chilly November night in 1407, Louis of Orleans was murdered by a band of masked men. The crime stunned and paralyzed France since Louis had often ruled in place of his brother King Charles, who had gone mad. As panic seized Paris, an investigation began. In charge was the Provost of Paris, Guillaume de Tignonville, the city's chief law enforcement officer -- and one of history's first detectives. As de Tignonville began to investigate, he realized that his hunt for the truth was much more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. A rich portrait of a distant world, Blood Royal is a gripping story of conspiracy, crime and an increasingly desperate hunt for the truth. And in Guillaume de Tignonville, we have an unforgettable detective for the ages, a classic gumshoe for a cobblestoned era.
Download or read book Tales of Heroes Taken from English History written by England. [Appendix. - History & Politics. - I.] and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
