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| THE QUEEN MOTHER'S CENTURY: HER LIFE REMEMBERED |
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Robert Lacey's lavish pictorial tribute to Britain's most beloved royal figure, weaving the march of great events with a unique and revealing selection of pictures that tell the story of her life. Hardback. |
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$18.00 |
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| DEBRETT'S QUEEN MOTHER 1900-2002 |
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By Valerie Garner. Illustrated with a vast number of colour and black-and-white photographs covering her whole life, this book is a warm tribute to the woman who as Duchess, Queen Consort and Queen Mother exerted a charismatic influence for so many decades. Hardback. |
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$22.00 |
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| CORONATION COOKBOOK |
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A celebration of cuisine which was used to mark uniquely special occasions in times gone by. Marguerite Patten records some of the menus, with recipes, from the four coronations of the 20th century: Edward VII, George V, George VI, Elizabeth II. Delicious dishes with historical value which are still well worth making today – illustrated with nostalgic photographs of the coronations and some of the important events of each reign, as well as family celebrations and street parties. Hardback. |
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$22.00 |
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| QUEEN VICTORIA: A WOMAN ON THE THRONE |
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In this intriguing and innovative book, Dorothy Thompson has brilliantly drawn out the real woman from behind the myth of the puritanical and unamused monarch. Softback. |
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$14.00 |
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| THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY: MARIE ANTOINETTE & COUNT FERSEN |
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The ‘Austrian whore’, accused of every imaginable sexual and political crime, or saint, pure and unsullied? The life and tragic death of Marie Antoinette have, over two centuries, assumed almost mythical proportions, with truth sometimes indistinguishable from lurid fantasy. Most historical accounts gloss over or suppress her love for Count Axel Fersen. In this moving study, Evelyn Farr peels back layers of misinformation which continue to obscure the fateful story of the love between the vivacious Queen of France and the Swedish Count.
She was married at 14 to the obese, uncouth Louis XVI, who could not consummate their marriage. In her loneliness she turned to the young sympathetic and handsome Axel Fersen, who soon became for her that ‘most loved and loving of men’. Their devotion to each other was known to a few at court by blotted out by the horrendous libels spread against the queen during the French Revolution. Yet theirs was a deep and enduring passion which lasted for the rest of their lives. ‘No one,’ Fersen declared of Marie Antoinette, ‘has ever known how to love like her.’
Evelyn Farr sifts through numerous contemporary sources to bring their love story hauntingly into focus. Although both their lives ended in tragedy their truly great love does not deserve to be forgotten. Softback.
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$21.00 |
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| JOSEPHINE |
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When in 1804 Josephine Bonaparte knelt before her husband Napoleon to receive the imperial diadem, few in the vast crowd of onlookers were aware of the dark secrets hidden behind the imperial façade. To her subjects she appeared to be the most favored women in France: alluring, wealthy, and with the devoted love of a remarkable husband who was the conqueror of Europe.
In actuality Josephine’s life was far darker, for her celebrated allure was fading, her wealth was compromised by massive debt and her marriage was corroded by infidelity and abuse.
Josephine’s life story was as turbulent as the age-an era of revolution and social upheaval, of the guillotine and frenzied hedonism. Born a creole in Martinique, sent to France in her teens to marry a distant relative in order to salvage the family fortunes.
Josephine was adventurous, ambitious and above all hardy-a survivor in a hazardous time. Soon separated from her dissolute, spiteful husband, she made her way in the salons of Paris, a member of the shadow-world on the margins of respectability.
Confined to the worst prison in Paris during the murderous days of the French Revolution, condemned to death, she miraculously escaped her fate and on to marry the rising star of the Directory. Napoleon Bonaparte – the man who in a few short years, with Josephine at his side, became Emperor of the French.
But the partnership between them was flawed, for by the time Josephine met Bonaparte she had become accustomed to associating romantic liaisons with profit, and not with tenderness. Bonaparte, at first besotted with his wife, soon became her tormentor, and she sought escape and romance with the love of her life, an obscure officer named Hippolyte Charles.
With telling psychological depth and compelling literary grace. Carolly Erickson brings the complex, charming, ever-resilient Josephine to life in this memorable portrait, one that carries the reader along every twist and turn of the empress’s often thorny path, from the sensual richness of her childhood in the tropics to her final lonely days at Malmaison. Hardback.
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$22.00 |
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| EDWARD & SOPHIE |
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Edward and Sophie is a celebration of two people who refused to let anything – particularly pressure from the media or the public, or even from within the royal family itself – force them into a decision they did not wish to make, before they were ready to make it. This book thoroughly chronicles the very different backgrounds and upbringings of the bride and groom, the chance first meeting where they were introduced, their long courtship and brief engagement, the stunning spectacle of their wedding, and the glorious and magnificent events that were past royal weddings.
More than 200 full-colour photographs beautifully illustrate the lives, courtship and marriage of Prince Edward and Sophie. The regal ceremony at St George’s Chapel on 19 June 1999 is captured forever in this one-of-a-kind book. Edward & Sophie contains exclusive photographs of the newest princess in the House of Windsor and is a necessary volume for all those who are delighted and intrigued by England’s first family. Hardback. |
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$22.00 |
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| ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN: THE WORLD OF ELIZABETH I |
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Elizabeth I was one of England’s, and arguably the world’s, greatest monarchs.
During a long and glorious reign she surrounded herself with the ablest, most energetic and fearless minds in the kingdom. This book paints a brilliant picture of Elizabeth’s time on the throne through the personalities and achievements of the great men of the age. Softback.
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$22.00 |
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| KING ARTHUR'S BRITAIN |
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This beautiful collection of specially commissioned, original photographs shows the many sites, locations, buildings, ancient monuments and geographical features throughout Britain which are associated with the greatest of all British legends – that of King Arthur, his Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail. In a photographic exploration of the British Isles, the book reveals the wide and varied spread of the Arthurian story.
This wonderful, atmospheric and fascinating journey takes the reader from the majestic site of Tintagel in the far south-west to the hills of Scotland, from the Round Table in Winchester to Arthur’s grave in Wales. The integration of landscape and legend becomes a living story throughout its pages. Hardback.
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$22.00 |
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| ROYAL THRONE: THE FUTURE OF THE MONARCHY (Large Print) |
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1992 was the most momentous year for the Royal Family since the abdication of Edward VIII 56 years earlier; the events during the year fuelling massive media speculation about the future of the monarchy. Elizabeth Longford, foremost biographer of the Royal House of Windsor, delves into the background of this vital issue. Hardback. |
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$17.00 |
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| MOMENTS |
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by the Duchess of York. Sarah Ferguson initially picked up a camera to document the passage of her children’s lives. A project that began merely as a record of family life has developed over the years into a pastime she passionately cares about and to which she attaches immense importance. Hardback. |
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$30.00 |
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| GOD BLESS HER! QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER COMMEMORATIVE EDITION |
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By Robert Lacey. First published to mark her 87th birthday, 'God Bless Her!' was thoroughly revised and expanded, and republished in this commemorative edition as a tribute to the life of a remarkable woman. Hardback. |
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$22.00 |
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| WILLIAM |
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by Tim Graham. This pictorial celebration to mark William's 21st birthday features hundreds of photographs of the Prince at work and play by the foremost photographer in his field. Hardback. |
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$35.00 |
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| A LIFELONG PASSION: NICHOLAS AND ALEXANDRA, THEIR OWN STORY |
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By Andrei Maylunas & Sergei Mironenko. This book draws exclusively on Nicholas and Alexandra's own words, as well as those of their family and individuals close to them – Kaiser Wilhelm and Queen Victoria, George V and many others. Hardback. |
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$13.00 |
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| THE ART OF FABERGE |
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by John Booth. The ultimate tribute to the achievements of one of the world’s greatest craftsmen, with superb illustrations which reveal the range of Fabergé’s brilliance. Softback. |
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$20.00 |
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| JANE'S BATTLESHIPS OF THE 20TH CENTURY |
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Acclaimed naval illustrator Tony Gibbons has painted all classes of 20th-century battleship for ‘Jane’s Battleships of the 20th Century’. Every major battleship is shown in profile, with the 25 greatest battleships illustrated across the full width of the page, with accompanying plan and bow views.
Naval historian Bernard Ireland reveals the fascinating background to each class of battleship. Each entry includes comprehensive technical data. Special features investigate what happened when battleships opened fire: why British battlecruisers were so vulnerable to German shellfire, how American radar helped USS ‘Washington’ sink the ‘Kirishima ‘off Guadalcanal, and when was the ‘Bismarck’ doomed to die. Hardback. |
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$16.00 |
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| ROYAL: HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II |
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by Robert Lacey. A celebration of Britain’s monarchy and an exploration into why it enjoys such enduring support. Hardback. |
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$22.00 |
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| THE ESCAPE OF CHARLES II |
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By Richard Ollard. Charles II's escape to France after the disastrous battle of Worcester in 1651 is one of the most gripping stories in British history. Softback. |
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| THE WISE WOMAN |
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by Philippa Gregory. Alys joins a nunnery to escape poverty but finds herself thrown back into the outside world when Henry VIII's wreckers destroy her sanctuary. Thereafter lies a tale of passion and betrayal. Softback. |
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| THE QUEEN'S BASTARD |
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by Robin Maxwell. Set against the background of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588, 'The Queen's Bastard' artfully weaves two parallel tales together into a seamless novel. Hardback. |
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$21.00 |
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| THE TIMES KINGS & QUEENS OF THE BRITISH ISLES |
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by Thomas Cussans. From Alfred the Great to Queen Victoria, from Brian Boru and Hywel Dda to Mary Queen of Scots, the history of the British Isles has been crucially shaped by the monarchs who have ruled them.
William the Conqueror, Owain Glyn Dwr, Macbeth and Henry VIII all take their place in the most complete account ever of the rulers of the British Isles. Vibrant pictures and stunning maps complement an authoritative and informative text to provide a book that no one interested in history or royalty can afford to be without. Hardback. |
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$20.00 |
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| LOUIS XVIII |
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By Philip Mansel. Louis XVIII had the most extraordinary career of all the kings of France, mirroring in many ways that of Charles II in England. Softback. |
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$27.00 |
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| THE REIGN OF KING HENRY VI |
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By R. A. Griffiths. This classic reassessment of the third Lancastrian king is essential reading for all students of mid-15th-century England. Softback. |
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$24.00 |
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| HENRY, PRINCE OF WALES AND ENGLAND'S LOST RENAISSANCE |
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by Roy Strong. A complex, withdrawn yet assertive figure, the Prince, evoking the former glory of Elizabethan England, was the antithesis of his father, James I. With their markedly different personalities and their sharply opposed views on the religious and political issues of pre- Civil War England, father and son inevitably clashed continually. James, moreover, found himself outshone by an heir whose far-ranging interests embraced not only the arts but the Navy, equestrianism, garden design, festivals and the sciences. Softback. |
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| THE MYSTERY OF THE PRINCES |
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by Audrey Williamson. Debate about the disappearance of Edward V and his younger brother Richard ��the Princes in the Tower � has raged for over 500 years. Winner of the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award for the best non-fiction crime book, this book gathers together an immense amount of historical material, drawing on sources from contemporary to modern times, and incorporating unique research. Softback. |
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| THE CHRONICLES OF THE TUDOR QUEENS |
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David Loades recreates the dramatic events and personalities of Mary and Elizabeth's reigns through the words of their contemporaries, who saw an extraordinary period of history in the making. These eye-witness accounts bring the distant world of 'Bloody Mary' and 'Good Queen Bess' vividly to life, Hardback. |
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$19.00 |
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| FAITHFUL HANDMAID |
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Hester Davenport explores the experiences of George III's Court through the eyes of perhaps its most perceptive witness, Fanny Burney, Keeper of the Robes to Queen Charlotte. 'Faithful Handmaid' draws on Burney's letters and journals, and includes illustrations, some of which have not previously been published. Hardback. |
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$27.00 |
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| VICTORIAN CRAFTS REVIVED |
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The Victorians loved to create attractive accessories for their homes, and their style has a timeless appeal. This book presents a superb collection of over 50 projects, from cross stitch and needlepoint to découpage, beading and shellwork, for everyone aiming for that special Victorian look. Hardback. |
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$10.00 |
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| LIFE AT THE COURT OF QUEEN VICTORIA |
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An insight into Victoria's enormously active life, with extracts from her journals and illustrations of some of the great events of the period. Softback. |
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$28.00 |
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| A CELEBRATION OF NINETY YEARS |
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Tom Corby's story of the first 90 years of the life of a gracious lady loved by the whole nation but known throughout the world by the singularly intimate title of Queen Mother. Hardback. |
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$20.00 |
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| WITHOUT EQUAL |
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by Ann Morrow. An affectionate portrait of the Queen Mother, based on interviews with people who were present throughout her long life. Hardback. |
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$37.00 |
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| THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR 1642-51, AN ILLUSTRATED MILITARY HISTORY |
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by Philip Haythornthwaite. An account of the most vital watershed in British history, which effectively originated the concepts of constitutional monarchy. Hardback. |
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$25.00 |
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| PILGRIM PRINCESS |
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by Maria Fairweather. The remarkable life of Zinaida Volkonskaia, maid of honour at the Russian royal court. Softback. |
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$15.00 |
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| QUEEN VICTORIA'S SCOTTISH DIARIES |
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The Queen's visits to the Scottish Highlands are recounted with extracts from her diaries and those of her travelling companions. John Kerr provides an insight into royal life during Her Majesty's long reign. Hardback. |
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$23.00 |
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| PRINCE OF PLEASURE |
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by Saul David. At once farce, tragedy and melodrama, the story of George IV as Prince of Wales and Regent is depicted with style and great force using a cast of contemporary society figures. Hardback. |
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$43.00 |
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| CHILDREN OF ENGLAND – THE HEIRS OF KING HENRY VIII |
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Alison Weir brings one of the most extraordinary periods of English history to life and investigates the characters of the King's four heirs. Hardback. |
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$31.00 |
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| ELIZABETH AND ESSEX |
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When it first appeared in 1928, Lytton Strachey's experimental history – the biography of a bizarre and oddly touching love affair which took place under the prying eyes of a watchful Court – caused a furore. Softback. |
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| QUEEN VICTORIA |
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Lytton Strachey revolutionised the art of biography by using elements of romantic fiction and melodrama to create a warm and very human portrait. Softback. |
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| THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EDWARD |
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Stanley Weintraub paints an unforgettable picture of the Prince and his worlds: his difficult and frustrating childhood, his introduction to gentlemanly sins at Oxford and Cambridge and the Curragh in Ireland, and his chilly arranged marriage to the pretty but dull Princess Alexandra, from whom he frequently escaped – often to France – for a succession of balls, races, spas, gambling, gourmandising carousing and whoring. Hardback. |
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$47.00 |
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| MEDIEVAL QUEENSHIP |
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edited by John Carmi Parsons. A wide-ranging analysis of medieval queenship is provided in a series of ten essays written by North American and European historians who have mined a wealth of diplomatic and literary sources. Softback. |
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$21.00 |
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| HOW TO WRITE LOVE LETTERS BOOK |
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| THE DAILY LIFE OF THE QUEEN, AN ARTIST'S DIARY |
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Never before have outsiders been given permission to accompany the monarch throughout an entire year, recording every aspect of her life as Queen. Leading artist Michael Noakes and author Vivien Noakes were granted such access to record both the public and the hitherto unknown behind-the-scenes working life. Hardback. |
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$53.00 |
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| GEORGIANA'S WORLD |
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The illustrated version of Amanda Foreman's bestseller, 'Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire', brings a fresh perspective to the life and times of Lady Georgiana Spencer, one of the most flamboyant characters of the late 18th century. Hardback. |
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$41.00 |
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| CROWN, ORB AND SCEPTRE |
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by David Hilliam. Coronations are very public occasions, seen as meticulously planned formal ceremonies where everything runs smoothly. But behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey lie extraordinary but true stories of mayhem and merriment. Hardback. |
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| THE FLIGHT OF BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE |
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by Hugh Douglas and Michael J. Stead. After defeat at Culloden brought the 1745 rising to a bloody end, the five-month flight of Bonnie Prince Charlie became one of the greatest manhunts in history. This is a tale of great courage, and reveals not only the reality of the loss of the young Prince's hopes and brave ambitions but also the loyalty of his devoted Highland followers, who rejected the £30,000 reward offered by King George II for his capture. Hardback. |
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$39.00 |
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| THE LIFE OF THOMAS MORE |
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Peter Ackroyd brings us closer to one of the great figures in English history – a man who has been an enigma for 500 years – offering a portrait surely as decisive as Holbein's noted drawing. Hardback. |
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$38.00 |
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| THE QUEEN: 50 YEARS – A CELEBRATION |
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The years since Elizabeth II came to the throne have been well chronicled, coinciding as they do almost exactly with the second half of the 20th century. Throughout, Her Majesty has remained a figure of stability and reassurance, as committed now to her coronation vows as when she made them in 1953. As the nation looked forward to the Golden Jubilee, her former Press Secretary, Ronald Allison, looked back over a remarkable half century. Hardback. |
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| THE STUART COURTS |
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edited by Eveline Cruickshanks. The regal Courts of the English Stuart kings, from James I (1603-25) to the ill-fated James II (1685-9), were magnificent affairs. At a time when Puritanism had swept the land, they were centres of great culture, patronage, ceremony and politics. This collection of essays gives an insight into many aspects of the Courts of England, Scotland and Ireland, placing them in their full cultural and historical contexts. With 30 black and white illustrations, it offers new and challenging material on the early modern period. Hardback. |
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| HER LITTLE MAJESTY |
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Written with exceptional grace of language and impeccably researched, 'Her Little Majesty' by award-winning biographer and historian Carolly Erickson is a fresh and moving biography of Queen Victoria – and a vivid portrait of the tumultuous Victorian era. Hardback. |
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| QUEEN VICTORIA'S HIGHLAND JOURNALS |
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Queen Victoria’s diaries of her visits to Scotland are still amongst the most revealing of all royal journals. This is a unique insight into the story of a queen whose visits to Scotland see us through her life: her childhood, love, marriage, widowhood and then hope again through her loyal Highland gillie who becomes her most trusted companion and confidant.
David Duff’s revised, annotated and beautifully illustrated selection reflects Victoria’s deep appreciation of the dramatic highland scenery and her great love for its people. Hardback.
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| HATRED PURSUED BEYOND THE GRAVE |
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Jane Cox's heroes and heroines come from all walks of life and span the 16th to the 19th centuries. Here are the authentic voices of our ancestors as they went about their daily lives: loving, hating, gossiping and scheming in the kitchens, bedchambers and narrow cobbled streets of old London. |
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| THE NEW CENTURY: 1900-1914 |
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Superbly illustrated and supported by many diagrams, maps and chronologies as well as biographies of the leading men and women of the age, 'The New Century: 1900-1914' is an invaluable guide to the formative years of the 20th century. Hardback. |
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| THE GREAT FIRE AT HAMPTON COURT |
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On Easter Monday 1986 a spectacular fire severely damaged the Wren wing of Hampton Court Palace. The £10 million restoration project was overseen by the architect Michael Fishlock, and this is his dramatic first-hand account of the fire itself and the whole exciting and challenging restoration programme. Softback. |
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| IDEAS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD |
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'Ideas That Shaped Our World' shows how we got where we are. It is a book for anyone who wants to understand the contemporary culture that will in turn shape the world that we pass on to our future generations. Hardback. |
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| THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL: A VICTORIAN MASTERPIECE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY reduced price |
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by Roger Williams. This is not only the fascinating story of one of the nation's most treasured buildings but also a stunning record of the pageant of British culture over the last 130 years. Hardback. |
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$32.00 |
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| SNOWDON |
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This biography of Snowdon, one of Britain's foremost photographers and the man who married and divorced Princess Margaret, is the first to be written with his full consent and co-operation. Anne de Courcy has been given full access to his archives, while friends, colleagues, courtiers, servants and girlfriends have freely offered their recollections.
This is a portrait of a man of inventive genius, whose love of mischief is offset by his fabled charm and genuine concern for the underprivileged. By any standards, it is a remarkable life. Hardback. |
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| SUN KINGS: A HISTORY OF MAGNIFICENT KINGSHIP |
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For thousands of years the style and authority of kingly rule shaped the world. From Solomon of Israel and Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon, through Kublai Khan, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, to Catherine the Great of Russia and the Emperor Napoleon, the greatest rulers of history came to personify the grandeur of the empires over which they held sway. Expert not only in the wielding of power but also in its dazzling public display, they are the Sun Kings. Hardback. |
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| THE TOWER MENAGERIE |
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Daniel Hahn's charming history of the menagerie at the Tower of London – Britain's first zoo – explores not just how it was used but also the legion of Great and Good who came to behold its wonders. Fascinating and insightful in equal measure, 'The Tower Menagerie' is a hugely entertaining book from one of our most promising young historians. Softback. |
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| THE STRANGE HISTORY OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE |
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| MILLER'S COSTUME JEWELRY: A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE |
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From the middle of the 19th century, with the growth of factory production and man-made materials, jewellery was no longer reserved for nobility or royalty, but became an accessory that women of all social backgrounds could afford and enjoy. This jewellery is now a popular collecting area.
<i> Miller's Costume Jewelry: A Collector's Guide</i> is an invaluable guide, providing essential and practical information on these items and their makers, giving you the know-how to collect with confidence. Softback. |
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| ELIZABETH |
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The British monarchy has undergone great changes since Elizabeth succeeded her father, George VI, in 1952, and the story of Elizabeth and her family is in many ways the story of those changes. Yet ‘Elizabeth’ is not only a great family saga; it is an in-depth portrayal of a very private woman in her public and private roles.
Sarah Bradford answers questions that have long been on royalty-watchers’ minds: What is Elizabeth really like? How has she coped with the pressures of being an executive woman and the mother of four children? How rich is she? How does the Palace really operate?
Three of her children’s marriages have broken down, and there have long been rumours of turbulence in her own marriage. Has Elizabeth failed in her personal life while succeeding in her public role – and has her family’s behaviour undermined her widely praised performance as queen, jeopardising the future of the monarchy itself?
In this rich and candid biography, Sarah Bradford answers such questions with unrivalled insight and with a wealth of detail about the lives of Elizabeth and the other Windsors. ‘Elizabeth’ is the most revealing portrait of the Queen and the family she heads. Hardback. |
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| CHRONICLES OF KING ARTHUR |
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By Andrea Hopkins. A magnificently illustrated re-telling of the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in the voices of the great medieval authors. Softback. |
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| THE ESCAPE OF ALEXEI |
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by Vasily Filatov. In the 1980s, when Soviet archives were finally opened to the public during perestroika, the incredible stories Vasily Filatov had told about the private life of Tsar Nicholas II were revealed as fact. Just how did he know? Hardback. |
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| SARAH, HRH THE DUCHESS OF YORK |
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$20.00 |
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| HIGH LIFE, LOW MORALS; THE DUEL THAT SHOOK STUART SOCIETY |
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By Victor Stater. This book shows that truth remains stranger than fiction. A large cast of extraordinary characters acts out a historical drama with more twists and turns than a whodunit. Softback. |
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$17.00 |
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| THE LIFE & TIMES OF CHARLES II (Large Print) |
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Charles II was the most popular of kings in his lifetime and has remained so to posterity. In this biography of the 'Merry Monarch', Christopher Falkus seeks to show why this is so and indicates that the secret lay not so much in the positive achievements of his reign as in the essentially human qualities which set him apart from other sovereigns. Hardback. |
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$17.00 |
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| GREAT HARRY |
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Carolly Erickson recreates the extravagant life and times of King Henry VIII, one of history's most complex and fascinating men. Hardback. |
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$17.00 |
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| BASTARD PRINCE: HENRY VIII'S LOST SON |
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Beverley Murphy has done a masterly job of reconstructing a hitherto missing piece in the familiar political jigsaw of Henry VIII's reign. Her general knowledge of the period is first class, and her analytical judgements shrewd and to the point. Hardback. |
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$17.00 |
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| ENGLAND'S HERITAGE |
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By Derry Brabbs. An imaginative guide to the living history of England which explores a rich legacy of castles and cathedrals, battlefields and stately homes. Over 600 illustrations and the unique archives of English Heritage unravel the history of buildings and landscape. and show how modern archaeology has transformed our perceptions of the past. Hardback. |
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$46.00 |
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| ROYAL OBSERVATIONS: CANADIANS & ROYALTY |
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A witty anthology of anecdotes by and about the Royal Family in Canada over the last 400 years. Enhanced by drawings from the well-known cartoonist Vince Wicks, this book looks at the memorable encounters – sometimes touching, sometimes disconcerting, sometimes hilarious – that Canadians have had with their own and other royal families. Softback. |
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$15.50 |
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| THE ART OF FABERGE |
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by John Booth. The ultimate tribute to the achievements of one of the world’s greatest craftsmen, with superb illustrations which reveal the range of Fabergé’s brilliance. Hardback. |
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$28.00 |
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| THE YOUNG ELIZABETH |
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In this, the first volume of her acclaimed Elizabethan quartet, Alison Plowden charts the history of Elizabeth I's first 25 years, telling the tale of her difficult childhood, and her alternate status as princess and bastard, culminating in her coronation and the beginning of the legend. Softback. |
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| CHARLES AT FIFTY |
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By Anthony Holden. The tragic triangular love story of Charles, Diana and Camilla has never before been told in such compelling detail. Once close to Charles, and later to Diana, Holden is uniquely placed to present both sides of their marital argument. Hardback. |
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$15.00 |
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| THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF SCOTLAND |
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From Duncan I and Macbeth to Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful little book vividly captures the extraordinary personalities and lives of the Scottish monarchy over the last 900 years. Hardback. |
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$9.50 |
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| NEW WORLDS, LOST WORLDS |
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By Susan Brigden. No period in British history today retains more resonance and mystery than the 16th century. The leading figures of the time have become almost mythical, and the terrors and grandeurs of Tudor Britain form an essential background of even the least historically minded readers. Hardback. |
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$17.00 |
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| ROYAL SURVIVOR: THE LIFE OF CHARLES II |
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An important biography of one of Britain's most glamorous kings. In a sweeping narrative that takes the reader from palaces and battlefields through exile, bitterness, triumph and deceit, acclaimed biographer Stephen Coote strips away the sentiment that has clouded Charles's 'merry monarch' image. Softback. |
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$17.00 |
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| ROYAL COMMEMORATIVE MUGS AND BEAKERS |
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The displaying of ornaments and objets d’art came into its own towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign, flowered whilst King Edward VII was on the throne and continued to bloom during the reign of King George V.
The desire to display more and more prompted the ceramic industry, not only in Britain but in a number of European countries – notably Germany – to produce low-priced souvenirs and commemoratives.
This book aims to increase the passion of existing collectors and to introduce new enthusiasts to this exciting field of collecting. Hardback.
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$22.00 |
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| A GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S ROYAL HERITAGE |
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This unique book is the complete guide to the past and present of Britain’s rich and romantic royal heritage. In the wake of the Roman occupation of Britain, dynamic crosscurrents of Celtic, Germanic and Scandinavian kingship worked to create a powerful British royal tradition. With his successful invasion of England in 1066, William the Conqueror imposed unity on England under the Crown, an act that gives the country the distinction of having the longest tradition of continuous stable rule – more than 1,000 years. Hardback. |
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$24.00 |
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| THE CELTS |
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The magic and the glory of the Celts dominated the land, the hills and the valleys of Europe for centuries before they faded into the mists of folklore. The rich, diverse culture of these proud people has inspired subsequent generations. It is a culture bursting with music, craftsmanship, unfathomed rituals and religious ceremonies.
The legacy of this warrior race is most commonly seen today in the stone crosses and symbols scattered throughout northern Europe, surviving for centuries and remaining a symbol of Celtic endurance. This book is for anyone who has ever been intrigued by the mystery of the Celts, fascinated by their history or captivated by their haunting music and the beauty of their art. Hardback. |
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$10.00 |
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| INVITATION TO A ROYAL WEDDING |
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Stunning photographs and a moving love story – these are what make ‘Invitation to a Royal Wedding’ a book to treasure. Author Peter Donnelly charts the flourishing relationship of the Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, with Sophie Rhys-Jones, from its chance beginnings in 1993, through the five-year courtship and right up to the wedding itself. The final chapter records events on that great day in detail in both words and photographs. Hardback. |
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$10.00 |
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| THE VICTORIAN KITCHEN BOOK OF PASTRIES AND PUDDINGS |
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‘The Victorian Kitchen Book of Pastries and Puddings’ reveals the recipes and techniques perfected by the Victorian cook and shows you how you too can produce an irresistibly tempting range of sweet and savoury delights, from delicate melt-in-the-mouth fruit tartlets to traditional, rib-sticking beefsteak pudding. Hardback. |
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$10.00 |
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| THE CROSS STITCH HOUSE |
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‘The Cross Stitch House contains something to please everyone, whether this is your first introduction to the art of cross stitch or whether you are already an accomplished stitcher. The projects vary from the simple to the more complicated, from the small to the large. All are beautifully designed and will become treasures to grace any home. Hardback. |
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$24.00 |
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| GRANDMA'S ALBUM |
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Every grandmother is the keeper of her family’s history. She has a wealth of experience and memories that if not recorded may be lost forever. ‘Grandma’s Album’ is designed to help a grandmother make a record of her family’s history and those events that have special significance for her and her family.
The notebook is also a chance for her to recall her own personal experiences as a child and a young girl, as a woman and wife, and as a mother and grandmother. Hardback. |
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$16.00 |
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| WINDSOR CASTLE |
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Updated and published in paperback for the first time in 1994, this, the standard history of one of the great royal palaces, includes material on the damage caused by the fire on Friday 20 November 1992. |
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$14.00 |
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| THE GARDEN AT HIGHGROVE |
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The Garden at Highgrove is a surprise in that it is not grand, but intimate. It surrounds two sides of the house in a series of enclosures and then spreads out to views of fields, distant woods and dovecote. Lime avenue leads to wildflower walk, thyme path to lily pond, kitchen garden to woodland glade.
With Candida Lycett Green, the Prince of Wales describes the thinking behind each aspect of the garden, how it was conceived and achieved, the mistakes and the triumphs, its continually changing nature, and his plans for the future.
Lavishly illustrated with photographs by Andrew Lawson and Christopher Simon Sykes, ‘The Garden at Highgrove’ captures the scope and detail of each garden, and will delight and inspire both gardeners and horticulturalists at every level. Hardback. |
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$24.00 |
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| RICHARD III & THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER |
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Richard III had divided opinion for over 500 years. Traditionally he has been perceived as a villain, a bloody tyrant and the monstrous murderer of his innocent nephews; to others he was and remains a wronged victim who did his best for kingdom and family, a noble prince and enlightened statesman tragically slain.
This lavishly illustrated and stimulating book explores the story of Richard III and the tales that have been woven around the historic events, discusses his life and reign and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and assesses the original sources upon which much of the 'history' is based. Paperback. |
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| KING GEORGE V |
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Kenneth Rose's life of King George V is recognised as one of the great 20th-century biographies. The grandfather of Elizabeth II embarked on his 25-year reign (1910-1936) in the last confident glow of the Victorian age. At heart a lover of hearth and home, he sustained the nation throughout the Great War and the political crises of an uneasy peace.
It is due to George V's inspired common sense that the House of Windsor survived while other thrones and empires fell like autumn leaves. But then, as his funeral cortège turned into New Palace Yard, the Maltese Cross fell from the Imperial State Crown and landed in the gutter. 'A most terrible omen,' wrote Harold Nicholson. And indeed it was.
This sensitive portrait of the king is based on unpublished extracts from his diaries and correspondence; the papers of each of his five prime ministers; the confidences of courtiers; and the recollections given to the author by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and other members of the royal family. Paperback. |
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