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Kings & Queens of England

Magnificent Obsession by Helen Rappaport For the 150th anniversary of Albert's death, this book examines the circumstances leading up to it, the ritual of his funeral and obsequies, the effect on the monarchy and offers new theories on what killed him. more Only £18.00 Was £20.00 You save £2.00

Mary I by John Edwards This original and deeply researched biography paints a detailed portrait of Mary and offers a fresh understanding of her religious faith and policies as well as her historical significance in England and beyond. more Only £22.50 Was £25.00 You save £2.50

Matilda by Tracy Borman Characterised by Tracy Borman's graceful storytelling, Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror illuminates for the first time the life of an exceptional, brave and complex queen pivotal to the history of England. more Only £15.00 Was £20.00 You save £5.00

Matilda by Tracy Borman Alive with intrigue, rumour and betrayal, this illuminates for the first time the life of an exceptional, brave and complex queen pivotal to the history of England. more Only £8.99 Was £9.99 You save £1.00

Mrs Jordan's Profession by Claire Tomalin Acclaimed as the greatest comic actress of her day, Dora Jordan played a quite different role off-stage as lover to the future king, William IV, third son of George III. more Only £8.99 Was £9.99 You save £1.00

My Heart Is My Own by John Guy A long-overdue and dramatic reinterpretation of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots by one of the leading historians at work today. more Only £10.99 Was £12.99 You save £2.00

Our Man in Rome by Catherine Fletcher Based on hundreds of previously unknown Italian archive documents this is the inside story of Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon told from the engaging point of view of Gregorio Casali, Henry's Roman ambassador. more Only £18.00 Was £20.00 You save £2.00

Richard III by David Baldwin The first biography to show what Richard III was really like. Readable, up-to-date, and, above all, unbiased. Includes the current research on the hotly disputed location of the battle of Bosworth. more Only £18.00 Was £20.00 You save £2.00

Royal Coronations by Lucinda Gosling Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, Lucinda Gosling takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies. more Only £5.99 Was £6.99 You save £1.00

Royal Jubilees by Judith Millidge Judith Millidge describes the handful of British royal jubilees across 200 years, examines how they have been commemorated, their similarities and differences, and the myriad souvenir products that have accompanied them. more Only £5.99 Was £6.99 You save £1.00