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Swan Song

Diana, my sister

par Charles Spencer ...

**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After ... En savoir plus

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**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After
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Lady in Waiting

My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown

par Anne Glenconner ...

Discover untold secrets with this extraordinary memoir of drama and tragedy by Anne Glenconner—a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret.Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, ... En savoir plus

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Discover untold secrets with this extraordinary memoir of drama and tragedy by Anne Glenconner—a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret.Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester,
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Philip II

The King, the Man, the Marriages

par Amy Licence ...

Philip of Spain is known in England primarily as the husband of Mary I and the adversary of Elizabeth I. The Spanish Armada hangs about his neck like an albatross. He is defined by his brief marriage, his lack of Englishness, his Catholicism, his otherness, and all the additional layers of complication that these bring.Yet Philip's life encompasses most of the major struggles and issues of the ... En savoir plus

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Philip of Spain is known in England primarily as the husband of Mary I and the adversary of Elizabeth I. The Spanish Armada hangs about his neck like an albatross. He is defined by his brief marriage, his lack of Englishness, his Catholicism, his otherness, and all the additional layers of complication that these bring.Yet Philip's life encompasses most of the major struggles and issues of the
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Betrayal

Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family - The Instant No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller

par Tom Bower ...

*THE SENSATIONAL NEW ROYAL BIOGRAPHY FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHER, TOM BOWER***'Juicy... A Bower news bomb is always something of a publishing event' T**ina Brown, Observer'Explosive' - The Times'A fascinating read' - Evening Standard'Sensational... A brutal, forensic takedown of the House of Sussex at its most fragile moment yet'</str... ... En savoir plus

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*THE SENSATIONAL NEW ROYAL BIOGRAPHY FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHER, TOM BOWER***'Juicy... A Bower news bomb is always something of a publishing event' T**ina Brown, Observer'Explosive' - The Times'A fascinating read' - Evening Standard'Sensational... A brutal, forensic takedown of the House of Sussex at its most fragile moment yet'</str...
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Queens and Kings

The 'glorious' instant Sunday Times bestselling history of the monarchy from one of our best loved historians

par Lucy Worsley ...

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, full of brilliant detail and behind-the-scenes wit and humour.' KATE MOSSEWhen it come... ... En savoir plus

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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, full of brilliant detail and behind-the-scenes wit and humour.' KATE MOSSEWhen it come...
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Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee

An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens

par Charlie Higson ...

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.... ... En savoir plus

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A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy....
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The Royal Art of Poison

Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul

par Eleanor Herman ...

A morbidly witty and erudite work of pop history that traces the use of poison as a political and cosmetic tool in the royal courts of Western Europe.In The Royal Art of Poison, Eleanor Herman combines her unique access to royal archives with cutting-edge forensic discoveries to tell the true story of Europe's glittering palaces: one of medical bafflement, poisonous cosmetics, ever-present ... En savoir plus

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A morbidly witty and erudite work of pop history that traces the use of poison as a political and cosmetic tool in the royal courts of Western Europe.In The Royal Art of Poison, Eleanor Herman combines her unique access to royal archives with cutting-edge forensic discoveries to tell the true story of Europe's glittering palaces: one of medical bafflement, poisonous cosmetics, ever-present
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Emperor

A New Life of Charles V

par Geoffrey Parker ...

This "elegant and engaging" biography dramatically reinterprets the life and reign of the sixteenth-century Holy Roman Emperor: "a masterpiece" (Susannah Lipscomb, Financial Times).The life of Emperor Charles V (1500–1558), ruler of Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and much of Italy and Central and South America, has long intrigued biographers. But capturing the nature of this elusive man has ... En savoir plus

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This "elegant and engaging" biography dramatically reinterprets the life and reign of the sixteenth-century Holy Roman Emperor: "a masterpiece" (Susannah Lipscomb, Financial Times).The life of Emperor Charles V (1500–1558), ruler of Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and much of Italy and Central and South America, has long intrigued biographers. But capturing the nature of this elusive man has
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Les Médicis – suivi d'annexes

Nouvelle édition 2019

par Alexandre Dumas ...

Nouvelle édition 2019 sans DRM de Les Médicis de Alexandre Dumas augmentée d'annexes (Dumas, sa vie, son temps, son œuvre par de Bury).ERGONOMIE AMÉLIORÉE :L'ouvrage a été spécifiquement mis en forme pour votre liseuse.- Naviguez par simple clic de chapitre à chapitre ou de livre à livre.- Accédez instantanément à la table des matières hyperliée globale.- Une table des matières est placée ... En savoir plus

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Nouvelle édition 2019 sans DRM de Les Médicis de Alexandre Dumas augmentée d'annexes (Dumas, sa vie, son temps, son œuvre par de Bury).ERGONOMIE AMÉLIORÉE :L'ouvrage a été spécifiquement mis en forme pour votre liseuse.- Naviguez par simple clic de chapitre à chapitre ou de livre à livre.- Accédez instantanément à la table des matières hyperliée globale.- Une table des matières est placée
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Notre fille s'appelle Delphine

par Eric Goens ...

Après 40 ans de silence, elle a choisi de témoigner en son âme et conscience. Maintenant. Pas avant. Car elle ne souhaitait pas lever totalement le voile sur son histoire d’amour passée, tant que le roi Albert II était toujours sur le trône. Aujourd’hui, Sybille de Sélys Longchamps a rejoint publiquement le combat mené par sa fille, Delphine, aujourd’hui en pleine procédure judiciaire, pour que ... En savoir plus

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Après 40 ans de silence, elle a choisi de témoigner en son âme et conscience. Maintenant. Pas avant. Car elle ne souhaitait pas lever totalement le voile sur son histoire d’amour passée, tant que le roi Albert II était toujours sur le trône. Aujourd’hui, Sybille de Sélys Longchamps a rejoint publiquement le combat mené par sa fille, Delphine, aujourd’hui en pleine procédure judiciaire, pour que
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The Rebel Empresses

Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for Europe

par Nancy Goldstone ...

From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling, “richly detailed, entertaining” chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe—Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of France—and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).When they ... En savoir plus

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From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling, “richly detailed, entertaining” chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe—Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of France—and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).When they
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The Last Tsar

The Abdication of Nicholas II and the Fall of the Romanovs

par Tsuyoshi Hasegawa ...

The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty.**“Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.” —**The Wall Street JournalIn 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in Tsar Nicholas II’s dramatic fall from power. Though Nicholas’s life is often described as tragic, a trove of ... En savoir plus

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The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty.**“Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.” —**The Wall Street JournalIn 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in Tsar Nicholas II’s dramatic fall from power. Though Nicholas’s life is often described as tragic, a trove of
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Another Woman's Husband

From the bestselling author of The Secret Wife and The Manhattan Girls, a captivating historical novel of the love and betrayal behind The Crown

par Gill Paul ...

From the bestselling author of The Secret Wife and The Manhattan Girls, Another Woman's Husband will be adored by all fans of The Crown. Wallis Simpson is brought enticingly to life in this gripping, moving novel about two women thrust into the spotlight, followed by scandal, touched by loss.'One of my favourite books of this year. Fascinating, glamorous and utterly compelling... historical ... En savoir plus

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From the bestselling author of The Secret Wife and The Manhattan Girls, Another Woman's Husband will be adored by all fans of The Crown. Wallis Simpson is brought enticingly to life in this gripping, moving novel about two women thrust into the spotlight, followed by scandal, touched by loss.'One of my favourite books of this year. Fascinating, glamorous and utterly compelling... historical
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Royal Mint, National Debt

The shocking truth about the royals' finances

par Norman Baker ...

In his irreverent and uncompromising bestseller … And What Do You Do?, former Minister of State and Privy Counsellor Norman Baker laid bare what the British royal family didn't want us to know, namely its extravagant use of public money and general bad behaviour.This sensational sequel goes even deeper in its analysis of royal finances, examining where the money comes from, how it is used and what ... En savoir plus

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In his irreverent and uncompromising bestseller … And What Do You Do?, former Minister of State and Privy Counsellor Norman Baker laid bare what the British royal family didn't want us to know, namely its extravagant use of public money and general bad behaviour.This sensational sequel goes even deeper in its analysis of royal finances, examining where the money comes from, how it is used and what
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Spare

par Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.For Harry, this is that story at last.Before losing ... En savoir plus

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It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.For Harry, this is that story at last.Before losing
... En savoir plus
Nicholas and Alexandra

The Classic Account of the Fall of the Romanov Dynasty

par Robert K. Massie ...

**A “magnificent and intimate” (Harper’s) modern classic of Russian history, the spellbinding story of the love that ended an empire—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, The Romanovs, and Catherine the Great“A moving, rich book . . . [This] revealing, densely documented account of the last Romanovs focuses not on the great events . . . but on the royal family and their evil ... En savoir plus

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**A “magnificent and intimate” (Harper’s) modern classic of Russian history, the spellbinding story of the love that ended an empire—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, The Romanovs, and Catherine the Great“A moving, rich book . . . [This] revealing, densely documented account of the last Romanovs focuses not on the great events . . . but on the royal family and their evil
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The Palace Papers

Inside the House of Windsor--the Truth and the Turmoil

par Tina Brown ...

The riveting inside story of the British royal family since the death of Princess Diana, from the Queen’s tightening grip to the defection of Harry and Meghan—by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Diana Chronicles"Never again," became Queen Elizabeth II's mantra shortly after Diana's death. More specifically, there could never be "another Diana"—a member of the family whose global ... En savoir plus

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The riveting inside story of the British royal family since the death of Princess Diana, from the Queen’s tightening grip to the defection of Harry and Meghan—by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Diana Chronicles"Never again," became Queen Elizabeth II's mantra shortly after Diana's death. More specifically, there could never be "another Diana"—a member of the family whose global
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LA REINE MÈRE

Légendes et Vérités

par Philippe DELORME ...

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Veuve du roi George VI (décédé en 1952) et mère d’Elisabeth II (sacrée reine d’Angleterre la même année), Élisabeth Bowes-Lyon – affectueusement appelée Queen Mum par ses sujets – compte parmi les figures les plus populaires du XXe siècle. À juste titre d’ailleurs, car cette charmante granny aux invraisemblables chapeaux à plumes et aux robes vaporeuses aux tons pastel, reine mère pendant plus de ... En savoir plus

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Veuve du roi George VI (décédé en 1952) et mère d’Elisabeth II (sacrée reine d’Angleterre la même année), Élisabeth Bowes-Lyon – affectueusement appelée Queen Mum par ses sujets – compte parmi les figures les plus populaires du XXe siècle. À juste titre d’ailleurs, car cette charmante granny aux invraisemblables chapeaux à plumes et aux robes vaporeuses aux tons pastel, reine mère pendant plus de
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Elizabeth

The No.1 Sunday Times Bestselling Biography of Britain’s Longest-Reigning Queen

par Gyles Brandreth ...

The intimate life story of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the royal biographer and writer who knew her family best.THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNOW FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL ABOUT THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES‘Fascinating…gives a charming insight ... En savoir plus

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The intimate life story of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the royal biographer and writer who knew her family best.THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNOW FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL ABOUT THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES‘Fascinating…gives a charming insight
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Entitled

The Rise and Fall of the House of York

par Andrew Lownie ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Book of the Year in The Times and Financial Times‘The biographer who brought down Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’ THE OBSERVER‘This isn’t a book; it’s a case for revolution’ SUNDAY TIMES'Undoubtedly the most important book of the last year, if not the century' MAIL ON SUNDAY‘This book has changed the way its readers think.... ... En savoir plus

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THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLERA Book of the Year in The Times and Financial Times‘The biographer who brought down Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’ THE OBSERVER‘This isn’t a book; it’s a case for revolution’ SUNDAY TIMES'Undoubtedly the most important book of the last year, if not the century' MAIL ON SUNDAY‘This book has changed the way its readers think....
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Our Queen

par Robert Hardman ...

History has known no monarch like her.She has travelled farther than all her predecessors put together and lived longer than any of them. She has known more historic figures than anyone alive from Churchill to Mandela, de Gaulle to Obama.Now, the distinguished royal writer Robert Hardman has been granted rare and privileged access to the world of Queen Elizabeth II to produce this enthralling new ... En savoir plus

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History has known no monarch like her.She has travelled farther than all her predecessors put together and lived longer than any of them. She has known more historic figures than anyone alive from Churchill to Mandela, de Gaulle to Obama.Now, the distinguished royal writer Robert Hardman has been granted rare and privileged access to the world of Queen Elizabeth II to produce this enthralling new
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The Rival Queens

Catherine de' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal that Ignited a Kingdom

par Nancy Goldstone ...

The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century.Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two remarkable women, a mother and daughter driven into opposition by a terrible betrayal that threatened to ... En savoir plus

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The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century.Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two remarkable women, a mother and daughter driven into opposition by a terrible betrayal that threatened to
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The Ultimate Family

The Making of the Royal House of Windsor

par John Pearson ...

A fascinating look at the British Royal Family as they were perceived in the 1980s.In recent times the British monarchy has become an 'ultimate family' of international superstars, their adventures and personalities transmitted round the globe like episodes in the world's most popular soap opera.The process began with Queen Mary's transformation of the family into symbols of middle-class morality, ... En savoir plus

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A fascinating look at the British Royal Family as they were perceived in the 1980s.In recent times the British monarchy has become an 'ultimate family' of international superstars, their adventures and personalities transmitted round the globe like episodes in the world's most popular soap opera.The process began with Queen Mary's transformation of the family into symbols of middle-class morality,
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Queen Victoria's Matchmaking

The Royal Marriages that Shaped Europe

par Deborah Cadbury ...

A captivating exploration of the role in which Queen Victoria exerted the most international power and influence: as a matchmaking grandmother.As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe.Yet for ... En savoir plus

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A captivating exploration of the role in which Queen Victoria exerted the most international power and influence: as a matchmaking grandmother.As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe.Yet for
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