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Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and her people
Par Andrew Marr. 2011
With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, Andrew Marr turns his attention…
to the monarch - and to the monarchy, chronicling the Queen's pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself. 2011.Victoria & Abdul: the extraordinary true story of the Queen's closest confidant
Par Shrabani Basu. 2017
'Victoria & Abdul' examines how a young Indian Muslim came to play a central role at the heart of the…
empire and his influence over Queen Victoria at a time when independence movements in the sub-continent were growing in force. Yet, at its heart, it is a tender love story between an ordinary Indian and his elderly queen. It was a controversial relationship that led to near revolt in the royal household and one that survived the best attempts to destroy it. 2017.Victoria & Albert: a royal love affair
Par Daisy Goodwin, Sara Sheridan. 2017
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were two extremely strong-willed individuals, and first cousins in an arranged marriage. This companion book…
to the ITV series explores their passionate and tempestuous relationship, against the background of a rapidly changing Victorian society. It is full of rich historical detail and takes fans deeper into the period than ever before. 2017.The last emperor
Par Edward Behr. 1987
Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, ascended the throne in 1908 at the age of 3. From a charmed…
existence in the Forbidden City, he was swept into the political intrigues of Asia and became the despised figurehead of Japan's Manchurian regime. 1987.A continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
Par Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker The Visual Dictionary: With Exclusive Cross-Sections
Par Pablo Hidalgo. 2019
Go beyond Star Wars™ The Rise of Skywalker with this definitive guide to the final chapter of the Skywalker saga,…
produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm.Written by Star Wars™ insider Pablo Hidalgo, this 200-page book is packed with more than 600 images, five stunning original cross-section artworks, and behind-the-scenes photography in this must-have companion.Uncover the inner workings of the treadable and the secrets of Rey's Jedi library. Discover the Sith fortress world of Exegol and the treasures of droidsmith Babu Frik. Examine the brutal weaponry of the Knights of Ren and the ingenious garb of the Orbak riders. Meet the most notorious criminals of Kijimi and the sociable Aki-Aki on Pasaana. Study the intricate reforging of Kylo Ren's helmet and the menacing armor of the Sith troopers.With a foreword by Episode 9 writer, Chris Terrio, Star Wars™ The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.© & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Star Wars Universe
Par Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Tricia Barr, Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace. 2019
Every significant Star Wars character, creature, location, battle, droid and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of information, stunning images, and…
now fully updated to include The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Resistance, plus an exclusive look at The Rise of Skywalker.All the saga's iconic characters are here, from Darth Vader to Ponda Baba and Leia to Luminara Unduli. Amazing vehicles are explored, such as the Millennium Falcon and Ghost. Extraordinary technology is explained, including all your favourite lightsabers, and key events in the epic Star Wars story are richly unpacked, with behind-the-scenes insights.Ultimate Star Wars New Edition is the ideal go-to resource for fans who wish to brush up on their Star Wars knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start their journey into a galaxy far, far away....© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.