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Dive into the fascinating world of Charles James Fox (1749-1806), a distinguished British Whig parliamentarian and fierce adversary of William Pitt the Younger. A vehement critic of George III, Fox threw his weight behind the American colonists during the War of Independence. He was a fervent advocate of religious freedom, personal liberty, and abolitionism in the parliamentary assembly. Despite his notorious reputation as a gambler and lover, Fox found peace and joy in his marriage to Elizabeth Armistead, a former concubine of the Prince of Wales. Their home, St. Annes Hill, served as their ...

Delve into the intrigue-laden world of the Stuart court with Sir Anthony Weldons captivating exposé. Written in the tumultuous lead-up to the English Civil War, this insider account chronicles the antics and rivalries surrounding Kings James I and Charles I. Weldon, an experienced courtier, provides a scandalous look at diplomatic maneuvers, the rise and fall of favorites, and the machinations of ministers aiming to rule without Parliament. Discover the shocking events that defined this era, from Sir Walter Raleighs death sentence to the young Prince Charless audacious quest for a Spanish ...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Endeavour, written by Peter Moore, read by Ric Jerrom. An inventive biography of one of the most famous ships of all time – from the oak tree it was made from to its last voyage in the American War of Independence The Enlightenment was an age of...

Brought to you by Penguin. This audio edition includes an exclusive Q&A between James Holland and Al Murray. 'If Hitler fails to invade or destroy Britain, he has lost the war,' Churchill said in the summer of 1940.He was right.The Battle of Britain was a crucial turning point in the history of...

The definitive account of Barack Obama’s life before he became the 44th president of the United States – the formative years, confluence of forces, and influential figures who helped shaped an extraordinary leader and his rise – from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Bearing the Cross...