Tells the life story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, describing her reigns as queen of France, which began when she was fifteen, and of England; the rebellion of her sons against King Henry; and her imprisonment; and presents information on court life and the experiences of women in medieval times.
Charts the history of the British monarchy over a period of approximately 1,600 years, discussing what the monarchy is, how it works, and the extent of royal power, and looking at each dynasty and family from early rulers to the twenty-first century royals.
a history of power, love, and greed in eleventh-century England
O'Brien, Harriet
2005
Chronicles the life of Queen Emma of England, tracing the process by which she grew from child bride of Athelred, King of England--an alliance arranged to unite the English and Normans against the Vikings--to powerful monarch and mother.
Uses historical documents to attempt to solve the mysterious death of Lord Darnley, whose murder led to Mary, Queen of Scots, ruin and has baffled historians for centuries.
Collects all three novellas in the Swan Lake trilogy which examine the power of love and devotion over greed and suppression, including "Swan Lake," "A City in Winter," and "The Veil of Snows.".
Examines the life of ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the world in which she lived, and discusses her relationships with Julius Caesar and Caesar's lieutenant and friend Marc Antony, her fall from favor and power, and her legendary suicide.
A portrait of the longest-reigning woman pharaoh in Ancient Egypt draws on surviving artifacts to consider her unprecedented rise, her achievements, and why most of her monuments were destroyed after her death.
Chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II, discussing her childhood, education, royal responsibilities, marriage, family challenges, and the tragedy and traditions of her life.
