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In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, Battle for the Island Kingdom reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens.

The Penistone Line is a railway line in South Yorkshire, England. It runs from Sheffield to Huddersfield, via Penistone and Barnsley, and has a history that goes back almost two centuries. In that time, it has picked up more than its fair share of ghost stories, perhaps due to the fact that its early history was marked by a number of accidents and disasters leading one Victorian reporter to call the line "The Graveyard of the Railways".

In this audiobook, you’ll discover Celtic historical facts like these and so much more. Whether you’re already familiar with the Celts or whether you’ve never even heard of them, this audiobook is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland’s Celtic heritage, you can find all of that in this comprehensive, captivating guide.

In some portraits of Henry VIII there appears another figure—a gaunt and morose-looking man with a shaved head. This is William or "Will" Somer, the king's fool, a celebrated wit who reportedly could raise Henry's spirits and spent many hours with him. Was Somer an "artificial fool," a cunning comic who could speak freely in front of the king, or a "natural fool," someone with intellectual disabilities, like many other members of the profession? Fool is the first biography of Somer—and perhaps the first of a Renaissance fool.

His humble beginnings are found in Alloa and 18th-century Scotland, where a highwayman would be better off robbing himself. Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion is just around the corner, and so too is the Industrial Revolution. Volcanos, gin wars, and large-scale bankruptcies also play their part in the fortunes of a canny man. But John Jameson's marriage to Peggie Haig, an Alloa tobacconist's daughter, holds the key to his success.

The Knights Templar have an enduring reputation—but not one they would recognize. Originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism. Steve Tibble sets out to correct the record. The Templars, famous for their battles on Christendom's eastern front, were in fact dedicated peace-mongers at home. They influenced royal strategy and policy, created financial structures, and brokered international peace treaties—primarily to ensure that men, money, and material could be transferred more readily to the east.

It's time to dive into the fascinating and captivating world of Scotland's history. Now, before you think it's just another history book, let me assure you.... This one will take you on an unforgettable journey through the ages. That will leave you wanting more. So, buckle up and get ready to embark on an adventure that's both informative and entertaining.

The sea has captivated people ever since humans first set sail on it; its beauty, its force, the mysteries it holds. For the few who make their living from it, trying to understand it, to second guess its ever-changing moods, creates an addiction to salt water that keeps us coming back. My Fishing Life documents the reality of that life. This book lifts the lid on what it's like to be one of the country's very few female fishermen, and also do justice to an iconic industry that, while it feeds and impacts almost all of us, remains one of our most mysterious and misunderstood.

Dundee, 1937. When housewife Mary Curran became suspicious of hairdresser Jessie Jordan's frequent trips to Nazi Germany, she had no idea that she was about to be drawn into an international web of espionage. Thanks to a tip off from Mary, MI5 and the FBI launched major spy hunts on both sides of the Atlantic. This is the true story of a decade-long series of Nazi espionage plots in Britain, Europe, and the United States.

Brought to you by Penguin. A queen on the edge. Anne Boleyn has mesmerised the English public for centuries. Her tragic execution, orchestrated by her own husband, never ceases to intrigue. How did this courtier's daughter become the queen of England, and what was it that really tore apart this...

A Guerra do Paraguai foi o maior conflito armado entre países da América do Sul. Na segunda metade do século XIX, Brasil, Argentina, Uruguai e Paraguai envolveram-se em um embate longo e sangrento. Uma das principais teses a respeito da origem do conflito alega que o imperialismo inglês foi o responsável pela guerra. Teríamos sido bonecos manipulados pela grande potência britânica.

For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force known as X Platoon. Officially there was no X Platoon. The forty men in its elite number were specially selected from across the Armed Forces, at which point they simply ceased to exist. X Platoon had no budget, no weaponry, no vehicles and no kit - apart from what its men could beg, borrow or steal from other military units. For the first time a highly decorated veteran of this specialised force - otherwise known as the Pathfinders - reveals its unique story.

Audiobook "Henryk VIII bez mitów. Prawda o angielskim władcy" przedstawia historię króla, który do dziś uchodzi za postać niezwykle kontrowersyjną. Jaki rzeczywiście był monarcha, który sześciokrotnie zawierał związek małżeński, skazał na ścięcie dwie ze swoich żon i doprowadził do ustanowienia niezależnego od Rzymu Kościoła anglikańskiego? Publikacja poza odpowiedzią na wyżej postawione pytanie, przybliża m.in. kwestię rozwiązłości na dworze Henryka VIII, jego ulubione rozrywki czy poglądy na sprawy państwowe i religijne.

June, 1877: the petite 29-year-old Annie Besant stands motionless before the 75-year-old Judge towering over her in the Palace of Westminster. Lord Chief Justice Cockburn is presiding over the scandalous 'trial of the century' where Annie Besant and her confidante Charles Bradlaugh have been charged with the unforgiveable crime of publishing and selling a guide to birth control. Charged with obscenity, she argued—controversially and outrageously, for the time—that it was a woman's right to be able to choose to have children.

Secret Palace Recipes from the British Royal Family is an enchanting cookbook that offers you a taste of palace life and a glimpse into royal culinary traditions spanning generations. You’ll discover timeless recipes inspired by favorite dishes of the late Queen Elizabeth to King Charles, Prince William, and other royals. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner or a cozy movie night in, these recipes are sure to impress your guests...even if they’re not wearing their tiaras!

This audiobook takes you on an intriguing journey through time, from the Roman invasion to Brexit. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about England's rich heritage, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone!

Passion, power, sex and suspicious deaths – the Tudor story is one of drama and dysfunction, and it has kept us enthralled for over 400 years. In these six dramatised documentaries, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Tudor England and get to know the key characters we have grown to love and hate, such as Mary Tudor, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Compiled from contemporary sources by Alison Plowman and featuring first-hand accounts and letters, these thrilling, historically accurate retellings bring this tumultuous era to vivid life.

Kensington Palace is now most famous as the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, but the palace's glory days came between 1714 and 1760, during the reigns of George I and II. In the eighteenth century, this palace was a world of skulduggery, intrigue, politicking, etiquette, wigs, and beauty spots, where fans whistled open like switchblades and unusual people were kept as curiosities.

1326 was one of the most dramatic years in English history. The queen of England, Isabella of France, invaded the country with an army of mercenaries to destroy her husband's powerful and detested lover, Hugh Despenser the Younger, and brought down her husband, King Edward II, in the process.

Estrategistas, corajosos, carismáticos, os grandes guerreiros deixaram sua marca na História, conduzindo exércitos, defendendo (ou combatendo) governantes, alterando o mapa político. Esta coleção, desenvolvida especialmente para o ouvinte brasileiro, conta as trajetórias desses bravos (e bravas) em livros cuidadosamente elaborados e gostosos de ler. O maior guerreiro do mar de todos os tempos, o britânico almirante Nelson é conhecido pela derrota monumental que impingiu a Napoleão Bonaparte. Este audiolivro mostra as táticas e estratégias utilizadas por esse marinheiro genial.