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Sylvia: queen of the headhunters : an eccentric Englishwoman and her lost kingdom
Par Philip Eade. 2014
Biography of Englishwoman Sylvia Brooke (1885-1971), who was married to the third white rajah of the kingdom of Sarawak on…
the island of Borneo. Describes her lavish lifestyle, her writings, and her attempts to make her three daughters eligible for the throne. 2007The official companion to the critically acclaimed Netflix drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown by Peter…
Morgan, featuring additional historical background and exclusive images. Starring Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, Netflix's original series The Crown , created by Peter Morgan and growing out of his Oscar-winning movie The Queen starring Helen Mirren, paints a unique and intimate portrait of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This official companion to the show's first season is an in-depth exploration of the early years of Elizabeth II's time as Queen, complete with extensive research, additional material, and exclusive, beautifully reproduced images. One of the show's most powerful themes is that royals do not choose their duty; it is thrust upon them. Princess Elizabeth never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her not only a throne to fill but a global institution to govern. Crowned at twenty-five, already a wife and mother, follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen while facing her own challenges within her own family. This is the story of how Elizabeth II drew on every ounce of strength and British reserve to deal with crises not only on the continent but at home as well. Written by bestselling historical biographer Robert Lacey, who also serves as the show's historical consultant, this official companion provides an in-depth exploration from behind the palace gates. Relive the majesty of the first season of the hit show, with behind-the-scenes photos, meticulously researched images from the time, and moreThe fascinating royal and social history that inspired seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown, written by the show&’s historical…
consultant. In this eye-opening companion to seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix&’s acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer—and the show&’s historical consultant—Robert 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 effects—not only on the royal family but also on the world around them. From the Suez Crisis and the U.S.-Soviet space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsor&’s collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumored issues with the royal marriage, the book provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show explores, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama. Extensively researched, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of the queen. The Crown is now available to watch on Netflix. The Crown is produced by Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for NetflixBrothers and wives: Inside the private lives of william, kate, harry, and meghan
Par Christopher Andersen. 2021
Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the "fabulous, addictive" ( Chicago Sun-Times ) New York Times…
bestseller Diana's Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix's The Crown . Diana's Boys revealed the powerful bond between the teenaged princes, and how it strengthened even more in the wake of their mother's tragic death. Now, twenty years later, Queen Elizabeth II is in her mid-nineties, Prince Charles is in his seventies, and all eyes are turned increasingly toward William and Harry again. Christopher Andersen picks up where he left off, covering everything that has happened to the brothers as they have grown up, gotten married to two remarkable women, and had children—all while facing continual waves of controversy and questions about the ways their relationship has shifted. Andersen examines how the Queen's behind-the-scenes maneuvering to mold her grandsons in the Windsor image after Diana's death, and her expectations of William as the future king, played out. He questions whether the brothers' famously close relationship can survive Harry's departure from the Royal Family—the first time this has happened since their great-great-uncle King Edward abdicated the throne to marry a divorcée. He delves into the impact sisters-in-law Kate and Meghan have had on each other as well as on their princes, and how marriage and fatherhood have changed the brothers and, in some ways, also driven a wedge between them. Andersen also looks with an honest eye at how the princes and their wives have been continuously buffeted by scandal—including headline-making allegations of bullying, racism, betrayal, and emotional abuse that has pushed more than one royal to the brink of self-destruction. Based on in-depth research and with his "fascinating and insightful" ( The Christian Science Monitor ) writing, Andersen leaves no stone unturned in this intimate and riveting look into the private lives of the world's most famous princesThe heir apparent: a life of Edward VII, the playboy prince
Par Jane Ridley. 2013
Historian granted rare access to royal archives examines the life of England's king Edward VII (1841-1910), known to his intimates…
as Bertie. Explores Edward's relationships with women, including his mother--Queen Victoria--and his wife, sisters, daughters, and mistresses. Offers what the author calls a revisionist account of Edward's reign. 2013The rose of Martinique: a life of Napoleon's Josephine
Par Andrea Stuart. 2003
Elizabeth of York: a Tudor queen and her world
Par Alison Weir. 2013
Biography of the first Tudor queen, Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), whose marriage to King Henry VII united the houses of…
York and Lancaster and ended the Wars of the Roses. Discusses the daily life of the medieval royals and Elizabeth's influence on her family, including her son Henry VIII. 2013Empress Dowager Cixi: the concubine who launched modern China
Par Jung Chang. 2013
Author of Mao (DB 61346) and Wild Swans (DB 34458) portrays the life of Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908). Chronicles her…
selection as concubine, orchestration of a coup that made her de facto ruler, reign during the Taiping and Boxer rebellions and an eight-country invasion, and implementation of sweeping reforms. 2013The King's speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy
Par Mark Logue, Peter Conradi. 2010
The grandson of Lionel Logue (1880-1953) uses his ancestor's diaries and correspondence to depict Australian-born Logue's life and his role…
as speech therapist for Albert, the duke of York, who was crowned King George VI on May 12, 1937. Bestseller. 2010Prince Philip: the turbulent early life of the man who married Queen Elizabeth II
Par Philip Eade. 2011
Biography of Great Britain's prince consort Philip (born 1921), the grandson of King George I of Greece. Describes Philip's childhood…
in Greece, France, Nazi Germany, and England. Continues through his 1947 marriage to Princess Elizabeth of England and her 1952 ascension to the throne. 2011Lady Almina and the real Downton Abbey: the lost legacy of Highclere Castle
Par The Countess of Carnarvon, Fiona Carnarvon. 2011
Lady Fiona, the Countess of Carnarvon, chronicles the era that inspired the British television series Downton Abbey. She details the…
life of Almina--illegitimate daughter of Sir Alfred de Rothschild--who married the fifth earl of Carnarvon in 1895 and enjoyed upper-class privileges until World War I. Some violence. Bestseller. 2011George, Nicholas and Wilhelm: three royal cousins and the road to World War I
Par Miranda Carter. 2010
Examines the bonds between the royal families of Europe, fostered by matriarch Queen Victoria, that led to World War I.…
Discusses the childhoods, education, marriages, and leadership of the three cousins who became George V of England, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. 2009We two: Victoria and Albert : rulers, partners, rivals
Par Gillian Gill. 2009
Dual biography of British monarch Queen Victoria and her husband Albert, a German prince she married in 1840. Uses primary…
sources to detail Albert's ambition to lead his adopted country while his wife tended to domestic duties. Discusses their complex relationship amid the century's major political and social issues. 2009That woman: the life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
Par Anne Sebba. 2012
Bestselling British biography of American-born socialite Wallis Simpson (1896-1986) interprets the character and motives of the woman for whom England's…
King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936. Biographer Sebba researches Wallis's background, the psychological and medical disorders of Edward and Wallis, and their affair's threat to the monarchy. 2011Elizabeth the Queen: the life of a modern monarch
Par Sally Bedell Smith. 2012
Biography of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926) by the author of Diana in Search of Herself (RC 48833).…
Covers Elizabeth's childhood, coronation, and work ethic. Includes anecdotes about palace intrigues and her relationships with family, friends, and politicians. Concludes with Elizabeth's 2012 Diamond Jubilee. Bestseller. 2012Catherine the Great: portrait of a woman
Par Robert K. Massie. 2011
Biography of the minor German princess who was brought to Russia by Empress Elizabeth and became Catherine the Great (1729-1796).…
Details her marriage to Peter III and ascendance to the throne. Highlights Catherine's modernization and expansion of the country amid court intrigue and wars. Bestseller. 2011The secret history of the Mongol queens: how the daughters of Genghis Khan rescued his empire
Par Jack Weatherford, J. McIver Weatherford. 2010
Anthropologist and author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World (DB 62418) examines the influence of Genghis…
Khan's daughters, to whom he entrusted conquered lands along the Silk Road. Describes family power struggles after Khan's death in 1227 and the role of his descendants. Some violence. 2010Cleopatra: a life
Par Stacy Schiff. 2010
Pulitzer Prize-winning author portrays Cleopatra VII (69-30 B.C.E.), the last Egyptian pharaoh of the Greek Ptolemy dynasty, a woman of…
great wealth, education, and political acumen. Describes Cleopatra's relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Highlights the city of Alexandria's luxury, Egypt's culture, and its conquest by Rome. Bestseller. 2010The lost king of France: a true story of revolution, revenge, and DNA
Par Deborah Cadbury. 2002
Although the king and queen of France were publicly executed during the French Revolution, Louis-Charles, the heir to the throne,…
was kept in prison where he was brutally treated and died at age 10--or so it was said. Rumors to the contrary started immediately and several people claiming to be him appeared in the following years. It took DNA testing 200 years later to prove what happened to himA royal experiment: the private life of King George III
Par Janice Hadlow. 2014
King George III wanted to be a new kind of king, one whose power was rooted in the affection and…
approval of his people. He was also resolute about being a new kind of man, able to escape the family dysfunction of his predecessors and maintain a faithful, companionable marriage and domestic harmony. For a long time he succeeded. Unrated