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Everyone follows the royals. Almost nobody understands how the monarchy actually works. Why is one grandchild a prince and another just "Master"? How can an eleven-year-old girl outrank her younger brother today when she couldn't have a generation ago? What does the King actually do if he doesn't run the country—and could he refuse to sign a law? Why did losing his titles not remove Andrew from the line of succession? The Royal Family Explained answers the questions the headlines never do.

Christopher Hibbert's acclaimed biography of Queen Victoria is as impressive and authoritative as the great woman herself. In 1837 an eighteen-year-old girl, raised by a German mother, inherited the throne of the United Kingdom. She was to reign as queen – and later Empress of India – for almost sixty-four years, presiding over twenty prime ministers and a period of unprecedented social and political change.

Im Frühsommer 1940 trieb die Wehrmacht Flüchtlinge durch Westeuropa. Wer es nicht nach England schaffte, suchte Zuflucht in Lissabon: Tausende warteten im neutralen Portugal auf ein Schiff. Britische Spione und deutsche Agenten belauerten sich, Rohstoffeinkäufer suchten große Mengen an Sardinen für Hitlers Heer zu kaufen und wichtiger noch: das seltene und nicht zu ersetzende Wolfram für Panzerstahl.

Kort efter den danske befrielse 4. maj 1945 blev prinsesse Helena på kongens ordre tvangsforvist fra Danmark som den første dansker i næsten 175 år. Hun var gift med kong Christian 10.’s lillebror, prins Harald, og kendt nazist. Det var et dramatisk øjeblik i det danske kongehus, som med...

Bloomsbury presents The Rest is History: A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains, written by Goalhanger Podcasts with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, with David Whitehouse, read by Dominic Sandbrook, Tom Holland, Ben Onwunkwe, Clare Corbett, Daniel York Loh, David Rintoul, Homer...

Join Stephen Fry as he delves in to the secrets of one of the most extraordinary monarchs in one of our most extraordinary eras in English history. A woman in a man’s world. And not just any woman – but Elizabeth I, one of the greatest and most secretive monarchs of all time. This queen realised that her sex, far from being a weakness, could be deployed as a strength. It’s not an overstatement to say that England’s politics, religion, and culture have all been shaped by what she did and said. And what she kept secret. This wasn’t just a time of poets, playwrights and poachers.

The wildly engaging new history of the British monarchy from bestselling historian Lucy Worsley. 'Fabulously enjoyable... a great big treat of a book.' SUNDAY TIMES 'Filled with nuggets of historical delights... highly readable and thoughtfully curated.' DAILY MAIL 'A glorious, glorious book...

"This dazzling book is full of brilliant detail, behind-the-scenes wit and humor, and a great tenderness for her subjects. All seen through the lens of Lucy Worsley's career working as Chief Curator at Hampton Court, her scholarship, passion for her subject and deep knowledge is lightly worn...

Med hjälp av nya källor, som inkluderar avslöjanden om Victorias förhållande till tjänaren John Brown, berättar Julia Baird livfullt den fascinerande historien om drottningen. Hon regerade över ett imperium, men kämpade med samma saker som vi gör än idag: att söka sin identitet...

Bloomsbury presents Notorious: Anne Boleyn and the Great Tudor Hoax, written and read by Hayley Nolan. 'An imaginatively compelling investigation of a remarkable Tudor life, shedding sympathetic light on a world where prophecy and divine revelation unleashed dangerous political power' Malcolm...

1936 is a fresh and compelling reappraisal of a momentous year in British history - one that saw three monarchs on the throne in the space of twelve months. An Independent Book of the Month '...a gripping tale of scandal, intrigue, a deeply dysfunctional family and a weird and almost infantile...

শুরু ভালো যার, শেষ ভালো তার। রানী হতে পারেন অনেকেই। কিন্তু রানীমা হতে পারেন ক'জন? উত্তরাধিকারসূত্রে অপুত্রক...

Europas Nationen entstanden auf Kosten der Wahrheit – und auf Kosten von Frauen. Die britische Historikerin und Bestsellerautorin Janina Ramirez definiert unser Verständnis von nationaler Identität neu: Sie begibt sich auf eine Spurensuche vom Mittelalter bis ins 19. Jahrhundert, um die Frauen zu finden, deren Leben und Geschichten die Entstehung der europäischen Länder geprägt haben. Ramirez zeigt, dass die Biografien von Johanna von Orléans, Lady Godiva oder Isabella von Kastilien über Jahrhunderte instrumentalisiert wurden, um Nationalmythen zu schaffen.

Im kalten Februar 1400 schreitet ein Junge hinter dem Sarg Richards II. und zweifelt bitterlich an einer Entscheidung seines Vaters. Warum musste Richard sterben? War Gnade denn keine Option? Dieser Dreizehnjährige wird eines Tages König von England sein, wird von den Zeitgenossen verehrt und später von Shakespeare literarisch unsterblich gemacht werden. Henry V. ist der Staatsmann, der besser als jeder andere seiner Zeit versteht, wie man sich auf internationalem Parkett behauptet.

Immerse yourself in dramatic British history through the intimate biographies of ten rulers torn by duty and desire. Whether you need a gripping narrative for your daily commute or an epic saga to fuel a relaxing walk, this sweeping exploration of power delivers. Experience the brutal...

Plunge into a gripping historical mystery tracing the tragic imprisonment and enduring myth of a doomed royal child. Perfect for your evening commute, this haunting narrative transports you from opulent palace nurseries to cold prison cells during the bloody climax of the French Revolution...

Experience the tragic European history of a royal obsession that birthed an architectural marvel and doomed a king. Step into 19th-century Bavaria to witness the ultimate collision of romantic medieval fantasy and ruthless political reality. This immersive narrative reveals how an introverted...

Explore the epic rise and fall of West Africa's greatest empire through the legendary reign of a visionary gold king. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey across the Sahara Desert. This educational historical biography transports you to the banks of the Niger River, where...

Discover the tragic European history of a visionary monarch whose obsession built the ultimate architectural wonder. Immerse yourself in this atmospheric audio journey perfect for your daily commute, transporting you straight to the misty Bavarian Alps. Witness the high-stakes collision between...

Uncover a dramatic European history of royal obsession and the architectural marvel that birthed our greatest fairy tale. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this atmospheric narrative transports you directly to the misty, mountainous landscapes of nineteenth-century...