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Last Hope Island : Britain, occupied Europe, and the brotherhood that helped turn the tide of war / by Olson, Lynne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."When the Nazi Blitzkrieg subjugated Europe in World War II, London became the safe haven for the leaders of seven occupied countries -- France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Norway, Czechoslovakia and Poland -- who fled there to avoid imprisonment and set up governments in exile to commandeer their resistance efforts. The lone hold-out against Hitler's offensive, Britain became a beacon of hope to the rest of Europe, as prominent European leaders like French general Charles De Gaulle, Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, and King Haakon of Norway competed for Winston Churchill's attention while trying to rule their embattled countries from the precarious safety of 'Last Hope Island'"--
Subjects: Heads of state; Europeans; Exiles; Political refugees; Government, Resistance to;
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The pillars of the Earth [videorecording] / by Atwell, Hayley,1982-; Follett, Ken.Pillars of the Earth.[videorecording].; Macfadyen, Matthew,1974-; McShane, Ian,1942-; Mimica-Gezzan, Sergio.; Pielmeier, John.; Redmayne, Eddie,1982-; Sutherland, Donald,1935-; Movie Central (Firm); Movie Network.; Scott Free Productions.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Tandem Communications (Firm);
Music, Trevor Morris ; editor, Richard Comeau, Sylvain Lebel ; director of photography, Attila Szalay.Eddie Redmayne, Hayley Atwell, Ian McShane, Matthew MacFadyen, Donald Sutherland.In the town of Kingsbridge during the middle of the twelfth century, the lives of those who are working to build the most amazing Gothic cathedral in the world become entwined through their ambitions, loves, and tribulations. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Follett, Ken.; Architects and builders; Architecture, Gothic; Cathedrals; Man-woman relationships; Middle Ages; Stonemasons; Television mini-series.;
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The daughters of Yalta : the Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans : a story of love and war / by Katz, Catherine Grace,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The story of the fascinating and fateful "daughter diplomacy" of Anna Roosevelt, Sarah Churchill, and Kathleen Harriman, three glamorous young women who accompanied their famous fathers to the Yalta Conference with Stalin in the waning days of World War II"--
Subjects: Churchill, Sarah, 1914-1982.; Mortimer, Kathleen Lanier Harriman, 1917-2011.; Roosevelt, Anna, 1906-1975.; Yalta Conference (1945 : I͡Alta, Ukraine); World War, 1939-1945; Children of presidents; Children of prime ministers;
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Dodger / by Pratchett, Terry.;
"In an alternative version of Victorian London, a seventeen-year-old Dodger, a cunning and cheeky street urchin, unexpectedly rises in life when he saves a mysterious girl, meets Charles Dickens, and unintentionally puts a stop to the murders of Sweeny Todd"--
Subjects: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870; Adventure and adventurers; Conduct of life; Love; Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character); Humorous stories.; JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Europe.; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General.; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories.; Young adult fiction.;
© c2012., HarperCollins,
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Suddenly royal [videorecording] / by Iacono, Veronica,television director.; Kenneally, Mike(Television director),television director.; Ogden, Cathi,narrator.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.;
Narrator: Cathi Ogden.Suddenly Royal offers an in-depth exploration of the remarkable lives of ordinary men and women from across the world who find themselves marrying into royalty. From Mary Donaldson, an Australian who met Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in a Sydney bar during the 2000 Olympics, to Mette Marit Tjessem Hoiby, a single mother with a controversial past who encountered Norway's future king at a music festival. The series also covers Kate Middleton, who met Prince William at university, and Daniel Westling, who met Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria when she joined the gym he owned. The film explores the complex realities of these fairytales-focusing on personal relationships, the influential politics of royal families, and the evolving cultures of their nations. It challenges the enchanting narratives with a modern perspective on what it means to step into a royal role today. Featuring extensive archival footage and insights from writers and royal experts, Suddenly Royal uncovers the true dynamics of what happens when everyday individuals cross paths with royalty in the contemporary world.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impairedSubtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Personal narratives.; William, Prince of Wales, 1982-; Catherine, Princess of Wales, 1982-; Mary, Queen of Denmark, 1972-; Frederik X, King of Denmark, 1968-; Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, 1973-; Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, 1973-; Daniel, Prince of Sweden, 1973-; Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, 1977-; Royal couples; Princes; Princesses; Royal weddings; Royal houses; Royal houses; Royal houses; Royal houses; Royal houses; Man-woman relationships.; Mate selection.;
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Operation Columba : the Secret Pigeon Service : the untold story of World War II resistance in Europe / by Corera, Gordon,author.; Corera, Gordon.Secret Pigeon Service.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Great Britain. MI6; Homing pigeons; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Battle of Britain 80 [videorecording] : Allies at war / by Bailey, Roger,on-screen participant.; Coleman, Nik,film director,film producer.; Coleman Television Ltd.,production company.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.;
Roger Bailey.This documentary gives a new perspective of a critical period in 1940. With Britain in crisis after a devastating defeat in Europe, these are the key moments that lead to WWII's most famous battle and the moment the Allies stepped in to save a nation. Brought to you by a renowned War production house behind the VE Day: In Colour films for Channel 4 and UKTV, this film reveals untold stories from across Europe about the turning point of WWII. Expert contributions, stunning archive and moving testimonies from the pilots themselves tell emotional, heroic and and life-changing stories of British, French, Czech and Polish events and actions that occurred in the critical battle and secured Britain's defence.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; War films.; Historical films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940.; World War, 1939-1945;
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The Regency years : during which Jane Austen writes, Napoleon fights, Byron makes love, and Britain becomes modern / by Morrison, Robert,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-336) and index."A surprising history of the era that brought our modern world decisively into view. Though the Victorians are often credited with ushering in our modern era, the seeds were planted in the years before. The Regency (1811- 1820) began when the profligate Prince of Wales replaced his insane father, George III, as Britain's ruler; around the regent surged a society of evangelicalism and hedonism, elegance and brutality, exuberance and despair. The arts showcased extraordinary writers and painters such as Austen, Byron, the Shelleys, Constable, and Turner. Science gave us the steam locomotive and the blueprint for the modern computer. Yet the dark side of the modern era was visible in the poverty, slavery, pornography, opium, and gothic imaginings that birthed Frankenstein. And all the while, the British Empire fought in foreign lands: the Napoleonic Wars in Europe and the War of 1812 in the United States. Exploring these crosscurrents, Robert Morrison illuminates the profound ways this period shaped and indelibly marked the modern world."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Regency; Arts;
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The gathering storm / by Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia,author.;
England, 1936. The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the Queen Mary with New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain. Working for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Morland family (Fictitious characters);
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Hunting the falcon : Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the marriage that shook Europe / by Guy, John,1952 November 17-author.; Fox, Julia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Based on new research, this history of Henry VIII's courtship, short union, and brutal execution of Anne Boleyn dispels previously held myths about Boleyn's role in the marriage. 'Hunting the Falcon' is the story of how Henry VIII's obsessive desire for Anne Boleyn changed him and his country forever. An exhilarating feat of historical research and analysis, 'Hunting the Falcon' is also a thrilling and tragic story of a marriage that has held enduring fascination over the centuries.
Subjects: Biographies.; Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547;
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