THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A personal account of the life and character of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, fro......more
’Lucid, clear-sighted and highly readable.’ Richard Toye, author of Age of Hope: Labour, 1945, and the Birth of Modern B......more
The Rulers of India series was conceived to make available the key features of Indian history through biographies of the......more
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An innovative account of the lives and times of the ’warrior king’ Thutmose III, and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, by r......more
Following the success of Letters from St. Petersburg, which recounts the early years of Prince Chakrabongse’s life throu......more
A brilliant excavation of the life of bestselling historian Adam Zamoyski’s great-great-great-great grandmother, a princ......more
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of King James I’s fav......more
Richard III remains one of England’s most controversial kings. Tales and descriptions of his persona and reign have been......more
The vivid and dramatic life of Lady Caroline Lamb, whose scandalous love affair with Lord Byron overshadowed her own cre......more
New York Times bestselling author Paul French examines a controversial and revealing period in the early life of the leg......more
A groundbreaking and beautifully written biography of Queen Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated second wife of Renaissance Englan......more
A riveting portrait of Queen Victoria and the ten prime ministers who headed British government during her sixty-three-y......more
The second volume in the definitive history of Henry III’s rule, covering the revolutionary events between 1258 and the ......more
No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne B......more
"A fierce, scholarly tour-de-force. . . . Hunting the Falcon brilliantly shows how time, circumstance and politics combi......more
An enthralling and vivid portrait of Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, that reveals her forgotten place i......more
From an acclaimed historian and author comes an epic history: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins......more
A deep dive into the text of Richard III’s personal prayer and Book of Hours As a person’s religious convictions can be ......more
With equal measures of wit and wisdom, the author of 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret draws a deeply original, hilarious......more
A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of the Roman Empire The Ptolemaic era,......more
Was Princess Diana murdered? Yes, she was. That part is easily seen--even the means are known. She was gravely injured i......more
The gripping account of how the Royal family operates, from the journalist who has spent years studying them. Who really......more
A colorful, fascinating look at growing up in the royal family over the centuries, from the Plantagenets and Tudors to t......more
What really makes the British royal family tick? It’s a question that royal watchers have pondered for as long as there ......more
"Dancing makes you feel heaps better" - Diana In 1981, after the wedding of the century, Anne Allen, a dancer and ballet......more
A look at the original sources and depictions that have informed our view of Richard III through history Richard III has......more
The very best of the King’s wisdom and humor, covering a huge range of topics that have been close to his heart. Lighthe......more
When Henry IV seized the throne from his cousin Richard II, people saw it as a hopeful new beginning for England. The fi......more
Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams opens the doors to 30 palaces, castles, and houses that have been connected ......more
Finalist for The Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Biography) One of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 One of BookRiot’s B......more
Through the author’s extensive connections within the royal household, this dynamic new biography tells the full story o......more
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In the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922, Prince Andrew of Greece was given command of the 2nd Army Corps during the Battle......more
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Instant New York Times Bestseller! "She was the best mother in the world," said Princes William and Harry at Diana’s 10-......more
The life and times of Catherine de’ Medici--the most powerful woman in sixteenth-century Europe--as seen through her oft......more
Eleanor of Provence was born in the province of her name in 1223. She has come to England at the age of twelve to marry ......more
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This detailed and dishy book profiles the top twenty royals tearing up the party scene, falling in (and out of) love, gl......more
During the 1,000-year history of the English monarchy there have been eight kings with the name of Henry. The Eight King......more
Christian IV, king of Denmark and Norway, was a fascinating political figure of the early seventeenth century, also reme......more
What killed Katherine Parr? She was the ultimate Tudor survivor, the queen who managed to outwit and outlive Henry VIII.......more
The 12th Duke of Beaufort, known to his friends as ’Bunter’, inherited his Dukedom and Badminton House in 2017, at the a......more
Henry VIII: A Reference Guide to His Life and Work captures his eventful life, his works, and his legacy. It features a ......more
Gruesome but not gratuitous, this decidedly darker take on the Tudors, from 1485 to 1603, covers some forty-five ’events......more
When we think of kings and queens, we conjure up illusions of a magnificent kingdom where His and Her Majesties live in ......more
- One of the finest collections of photographs of the Royal Family ever assembled - Features the work of many top photog......more
Alexander Larman, the master chronicler of the House of Windsor, brings his acclaimed trilogy to a dramatic and poignant......more
One of the most famous queens in history, Mary Stuart lived in her homeland for just twelve years: as a dauntless child ......more
This book is the narrative of three women of York, sisters to not one, but two kings of England. Anne, Elizabeth and Mar......more
Katheryn Parr is mainly remembered today as being the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, the one who ’survived’. Katheryn wa......more
Edward II is one of the most unsuccessful and unconventional kings in English history, and is well-known for having pass......more
As she builds her own life anew, an Italian writer embarks on an all-consuming search for the true story of the mysterio......more
Read all about the royal women who were powerful in their own right, as well as through their husbands, sons, and grands......more
Anne Boleyn may be best known for losing her head, but as Tudor expert Tracy Borman reveals in a book that recasts Briti......more
This instant #1 internationally bestselling "explosive tell-all" (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about ......more
This riveting book explores the little-known intimate life of Marie Antoinette and her family in a world filled with int......more
The story of the Anarchy from the unique perspective of the two women at the center of the struggle for the crown. In 11......more
The Trojan Kings of Britain presents a theory that the legend of Brutus, descendant of Aeneas of Troy, migrating to Brit......more
A revelatory account of how the loving marriage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth saved the monarchy during World Wa......more
Delve into the captivating life of Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, widely known as Saladin, in this comprehensive biograph......more
Using never before seen sources, Once a King is a fresh, revelatory and gripping insight into the Duke of Windsor - King......more
’To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether th......more
Curious about how a young princess navigated her path to become a global symbol of strength and stability? Eager to delv......more
Curious about how a young princess navigated her path to become a global symbol of strength and stability? Eager to delv......more
A surly rome is banging on her doors for debt repayments, the kingdom is on the verge of a civil war, and the dying king......more
A new and updated edition of this classic work, brought right up to date In 2012 Annette Carson formed part of the team ......more
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A tour de force." --The Washington Post In this poignant memoir, Charles Spencer recounts the ......more
In this poignant memoir, Charles Spencer recounts the trauma of being sent away from home at age eight to attend boardin......more
"A vivid, entertaining and often comical portrait of life at court." --Wall Street Journal "Compelling. . . . The rhythm......more
’The Duchess does indeed seem a remarkable woman . . . this is an engaging book’ - Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph When Emm......more
"A fascinating, in-depth look at international relations and interpersonal intrigue, Royal Audience peels back the curta......more
A fresh look at the full and fascinating life of Queen Elizabeth II in the year of her Platinum Jubilee In this warm and......more
The disappearance of two boys during the summer of 1483 has never been satisfactorily explained. They were Edward, Princ......more
The first definitive biography of the young Elizabeth I in over twenty years--drawing on a rich variety of primary sourc......more
The eventful history of British coronations from 1066 to the present day. From the crowning of Charles III, thirty-nine ......more
RANI LAXMIBAI was a capable ruler, an intelligent communicator, and defender of the faith. She was sagacious when it cam......more
The men and women who served as agents of the World War 2 Special Operations Executive were courageous. But courage was ......more
Royal spares Prince Harry and Prince Andrew easily overshadow most news about the British monarchy. They seem so differe......more
Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help ......more
An engaging account of the lives and careers of Eleanor of Aquitaine’s daughters and daughters-in-law ’This engaging rea......more
This is the story of a crucial year in the history of England, brimming with great political and social upheaval: the ye......more
Where did the story that ended with the great Edwardian castles of north Wales begin? How was it that hundreds of men fr......more
The lives of Tudor women often offer faint but fascinating footnotes on the pages of history. The life of Catherine - or......more
King of Britain for sixty years and the last king of what would become the United States, George III inspired both hatre......more
Who qualifies as the worst of Roman emperors and why? Join L J Trafford for a tour of the very worst leadership in ancie......more