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The princes in the tower

1994
Reconstructs the chain of events leading to the double murder of boy King Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, considering the prime suspects in the murder.

King Henry V

2001
A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Henry V" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

The Pope who quit

a medieval tale of mystery, death, and salvation
2012
A portrait of Peter Morrone, who was transformed from a humble monk to Pope Celestine V, only to mysteriously abdicate the chair a half year later.

Philip V of Spain

the king who reigned twice
2001
A biography of Spain's King Philip V, examining the monarch's lasting achievements in the areas of politics, imperial policy, finance, government, and military affairs; discussing his role in the blossoming of Spanish culture; and looking at personal issues such as his character, his illness, and his two wives.

Henry V

1988
Presents Shakespeare's history play in which young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs; and includes explanatory notes and information on Shakespeare's sources and the play in performance.

Sent

2010
Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Alex find themselves in 1483 at the Tower of London, and discover that Chip and Alex are Prince Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, imprisoned by Richard III; but trying to repair history without knowing what is supposed to happen proves challenging.

The White Queen #1 The Cousins' War

2009
Elizabeth Woodville, a beautiful and ambitious woman, catches the eye of a newly crowned boy king, secretly marries him, and ascends to royalty while fighting for her family's success.

Henry V

2000
Young King Henry of England, attempting to remove himself from his wild days as Prince Hal, asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs.

Agincourt

2009
After his time as a mercenary archer in France, young Nicholas Hook returns to England, despite the warrant for his arrest, where he is discovered by the King of England--Henry V--who recruits Hook into his army and marches back into France where he becomes the army's--and the King's--only hope.

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