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If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch. 

A rousing gallop through the British sporting calendar as we eavesdrop on some of the most memorable events in the colourful history of British sport, told entirely in the words of those who were there. In two volumes: The Sports Gazette and The Sporting Pastimes Gazette.

Great castles are invaluable historical artifacts, that give us an incredible window into the medieval world. Castles were part of the very fabric of medieval society, and profoundly influenced the political, economic, demographic, and social evolution of Europe. In the 24 compelling lectures of Great Castles of Europe, Professor Victoria L. McAlister, of Towson University guides you through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, highlighting outstanding and historically significant castles of these extraordinary times.

These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized, and names and titles of individuals mentioned have been maintained with no attempt at uniformity. This production was begun on the 250th year of Napoleon's birth.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Great Economists written and read by Linda Yueh. What can the ideas of history's greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time? Since the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but...

From 55 BC to AD 1945, An Utterly Impartial History of Britain informs, explains, but most of all laughs at the seemingly incomprehensible rollercoaster of events that make up the story of Great Britain.

The British wars began on the morning of 23 July 1637, heralding 200 years of battles. Most were driven by religious or political conviction, as Republicans and Royalists, Catholics and Protestants, Tories and Whigs, and colonialists and natives vied for supremacy. Of the battles not fought on home territory, many took place across Europe, America, India, and also at sea. Schama's examination of this turbulent period reveals how the British people eventually united in imperial enterprise, forming 'Britannia Incorporated'.

NOMINATED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH Emerging from a collection of disparate city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to...

Bloomsbury presents Sophia by Anita Anand, read by Tania Rodrigues. **By the presenter of the hit podcast EMPIRE** 'Sophia is the sort of remarkable, almost unbelievable untold true story that every writer dreams of chancing upon. A wonderful debut, written with real spirit and gusto. Anita...

In the 19th century, the British and Russian empires were engaged in bitter rivalry for the acquisition of Southern Asian. Although India was the ultimate prize, most of the intrigue and action took place along its northern frontier in Afghanistan, Turkestan, and Tibet. Mapping the region and gaining knowledge of the enemy were crucial to the interests of both sides.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett, read by David Monteath. Summer, 1551, and Francis Crawford of Lymond is in Malta to assist the Knights of St John defend the island from an invading Turkish fleet. But under a weak leader there is dissension in the...

Timothy West reads the third and concluding volume of award-winning historian Simon Schama's compelling chronicle of the British Isles. Here he illuminates the period from 1776 to 2000 through a variety of historical themes, including Victorian advances in technology and industry, women's increasing role in society, and the burgeoning British Empire which promised civilisation and material betterment for all.

Erlebe ein fesselndes historisches Sachbuch über den dramatischen Kontrast von industriellem Triumph und sozialer Not. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, verwandelt diese atmosphärische Zeitreise deinen Arbeitsweg in ein lebendiges Kopfkino des 19. Jahrhunderts. Während du abends beim...

Découvrez comment une province isolée survit aux invasions barbares pour forger un puissant royaume médiéval unifié. Suivez la mutation spectaculaire d'une terre lointaine face aux bouleversements politiques, culturels et religieux qui redessinent de fond en comble son identité à travers...

Erlebe mittelalterliche Geschichte hautnah, wenn ein fataler dynastischer Bürgerkrieg ganz England in den Abgrund reißt. Perfekt für den täglichen Arbeitsweg, entfaltet dieses kompakte Sachhörbuch eine dichte, spannungsgeladene Atmosphäre voller politischer Intrigen. Hier stehen keine...

Erlebe einen historischen True-Crime-Fall voller dynastischer Machtkämpfe, in dem zwei junge Thronfolger verschwinden. Mitten in den brutalen Rosenkriegen von 1483 verwandelt sich der Londoner Tower von einer königlichen Residenz in ein stummes Gefängnis. Perfekt für packende Pendlerfahrten...

Plongez au cœur d'une crise géopolitique majeure où stratégie et histoire militaire se heurtent dans l'Atlantique Sud. Idéal pour enrichir votre réflexion lors de vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif dissèque un affrontement territorial devenu inévitable. Vivez l'escalade d'une...

Erforsche die bahnbrechende Archäologie des Frühmittelalters und betrete ein rätselhaftes angelsächsisches Königsgrab. Unter den unscheinbaren Hügeln Ostenglands verbarg sich 1939 ein Sensationsfund, der unser archäologisches Verständnis von Macht, Kultur und Gesellschaft für immer...

Revivez la chute sanglante d'une dynastie médiévale et l'émergence fascinante d'un nouvel ordre politique anglais. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit historique immersif transforme la crise des Plantagenêts en une fresque haletante. Écoutez le fracas des batailles et...

Erlebe die dramatische Geschichte skandinavischer Krieger, die durch beispiellose Eroberung das Mittelalter prägten. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder bei einem fesselnden Hörabend – tauche ein in eine ungemein spannende Reise von den eisigen Fjorden bis zu den sonnigen Küsten des...