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- The queen's fortune : a novel of Desiree, Napoleon, and the dynasty that outlasted the empire / by Pataki, Allison,author.;
"As the French revolution ravages the country, Desiree Clary is faced with the life-altering truth that the world she has known and loved is gone. Her head -- as well as her family -- is at risk, and it's fallen on her to save them from the guillotine. A chance encounter with Napoleon Bonaparte, the ambitious and charismatic young military prodigy, provides her answer. When her beloved sister Julie marries his brother Joseph, Desiree and Napoleon's futures become irrevocably linked. Quickly entering into their own passionate, dizzying courtship followed by a secret engagement, they vow to meet in the capital once his career has been secured. But her newly laid plans with Napoleon turn to sudden heartbreak, due to the rising star of Parisian society, Josephine de Beauharnais. Once again, Desiree's life is turned upside down. Swept to the glittering halls of the French capital, Desiree is plunged into the inner circle of the new ruling class, becoming further entangled with Napoleon, his family, and his Empress. But her fortunes shift once again when she meets Napoleon's confidant and star general, the indomitable Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. When these two men become political rivals and military foes, the question that arises is: will Desiree choose the love of her new husband or the love of her nation and its Emperor? From the lavish estates of the French Riviera to the raucous streets of Paris and Stockholm, Desiree finds herself at the epicenter of the rise and fall of an empire, navigating a constellation of political giants and dangerous, shifting alliances. Emerging from an impressionable girl into a fierce young woman, she discovers that to survive in this world she must learn to rely upon her instincts and her heart"--- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Désirée, Queen, consort of Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway, 1777-1860; Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821; Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway, 1763-1844; Queens;
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- Four princes : Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the obsessions that forged modern Europe / by Norwich, John Julius,1929-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."John Julius Norwich--who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"--has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period: Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and education. Henry VIII, who was not expected to inherit the throne but embraced the role with gusto, broke with the Roman Catholic Church and appointed himself head of the Church of England. Charles V, the most powerful and industrious man at the time, was unanimously elected Holy Roman Emperor. Suleiman the Magnificent stood apart as a Muslim, and brought the Ottoman Empire to its apogee of political, military, and economic power. Against the vibrant background of the Renaissance, these four men laid the foundations for modern Europe and the Middle East. Their relations shifted dramatically, from hostile and competitive to friendly and supportive, while they collectively impacted the culture, religion, and politics of their respective domains. With remarkable expertise and flair, John Julius Norwich delves into this fascinating slice of world history, bringing the past to vivid life. His engaging, distinctive blend of erudition and brio indelibly portrays four dynamic characters, their incredible achievements, and the colorful surroundings in which they lived, while deftly examining the influence that each one had on the reigns of the others."--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558.; Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547.; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547.; Süleyman I, Sultan of the Turks, 1494 or 1495-1566.; History, Modern;
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- Lucy Worsley's royal myths and secrets. [videorecording] / by Blount, Laura,television producer,television director.; Cholmondeley, Tom,television producer,television director.; Thompson, Andrew,television producer,television director.; Worsley, Lucy,host.; BBC Studios,production company.; British Broadcasting Corporation,broadcaster.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.;
Presented by Lucy Worsley.Join Lucy Worsley on a journey across Europe to visit the incredible locations where royal history was made. From the Spanish Armada to the French Revolution, learn how royal history is a mixture of facts, exaggeration, manipulation and mythology.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic.- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.; Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714.; Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793.; World history.; Monarchy; Royal houses; Monarchy; Royal houses;
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- Reign. [videorecording] / by Coombs, Torrance.; Follows, Megan,actor.; Kane, Adelaide,1990-; Popplewell, Anna,1988-; Regbo, Toby,1991-; Stasey, Caitlin,actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Megan Follows, Toby Regbo, Caitlin Stasey, Anna Popplewell, Adelaide Kane, Torrance Coombs.Ever since Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, was a little girl, the English have wanted her country and her crown. As a teenager, Mary is sent to France to wed its next king to save herself and her people. Waiting at the French Court is the gorgeous Prince Francis, his illegitimate half-brother Sebastian, a king on the brink of madness, a scheming queen, and the seer Nostradamus with a devastating prophecy.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen; Region 1; Dual-layer; Dolby Digital.- Subjects: Francis II, King of France, 1544-1560; Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587; Princes; Queens; Queens; Television programs.;
- © 2014., CBS Studios, Inc. ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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- Napoleon : a life / by Zamoyski, Adam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 671-728) and index."The definitive biography of Napoleon, revealing the true man behind the legend. The story of Napoleon has been written many times. In some versions, he is a military genius, in others a war-obsessed tyrant. Here, historian Adam Zamoyski cuts through the mythology and explains Napoleon against the background of the European Enlightenment, and what he was himself seeking to achieve. This most famous of men is also the most hidden of men, and Zamoyski dives deeper than any previous biographer to find him. Beautifully written, Napoleon brilliantly sets the man in his European context." --- Subjects: Biographies.; Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.; France. Armée; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815.;
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- The falcon's eyes : a novel / by Stanfill, Francesca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Set in France and England at the end of the twelfth century, the moving story of a spirited, questing young woman, Isabelle, who defies convention to forge a remarkable life, one profoundly influenced by the fabled queen she idolizes and comes to know--Eleanor of Aquitaine. Willful and outspoken, sixteen-year-old Isabelle yearns to escape her stifling life in provincial twelfth century France. The bane of her mother's existence, she admires the notorious queen most in her circle abhor: Eleanor of Aquitaine. Isabelle's arranged marriage to Gerard--a rich, charismatic lord obsessed with falcons--seems, at first, to fulfill her longing for adventure. But as Gerard's controlling nature, and his consuming desire for a male heir, become more apparent, Isabelle, in the spirit of her royal heroine, makes bold, often perilous, decisions which will forever affect her fate. A suspenseful, sweeping tale about marriage, freedom, identity, and motherhood, THE FALCON'S EYES brings alive not only a brilliant century and the legendary queen who dominated it, but also the vivid band of complex characters whom the heroine encounters on her journey to selfhood: noblewomen, nuns, servants, falconers, and courtiers. The various settings--Château Ravinour, Fontevraud Abbey, and Queen Eleanor's exiled court in England--are depicted as memorably as those who inhabit them. The story pulses forward as Isabelle confronts one challenge, one danger, after another, until it hurtles to its final, enthralling, page. With the historical understanding of Hillary Mantel and the storytelling gifts of Ken Follett, Francesca Stanfill has created an unforgettable character who, while firmly rooted in her era, is also a woman for all times."--- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204; Arranged marriage; Identity (Psychology); Self-realization in women; Young women;
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- Lionheart / by Kane, Ben,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.1179. Henry II's Norman conquerors have swept through England, Wales - and now Ireland. Irish nobleman Ferdia has been imprisoned in Wales to ensure the good behaviour of his rebellious father. But during a skirmish on a neighbouring castle, Ferdia saves the life of the man who would become one of the most legendary warriors to have ever lived: Richard Plantagenet. The Lionheart. Taken as Richard's squire, Ferdia crosses the Narrow Sea to resist the rebellious nobles in Aquitaine, besieging castles and fighting bloody battles with brutal frequency. But treachery and betrayal lurk around every corner. Infuriated by his younger brother Richard's growing reputation, Henry rebels. And Ferdia learns that the biggest threat to Richard's life may not be a foreign army - but Richard's own family ...- Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189; Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199; Betrayal; Brothers; Family secrets; Gentry; Knights and knighthood;
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- The three musketeers [videorecording] / by Anderson, Paul,1965-; Bloom, Orlando,1977-; Dumas, Alexandre,1802-1870.Trois mousquetaires.Videorecording.; Evans, Luke,1979-; Jovovich, Milla.; Lerman, Logan,1992-; Macfadyen, Matthew,1974-; Mikkelsen, Mads,1965-; Stevenson, Ray,1964-; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.;
Music by Paul Haslinger ; cinematography, Glen MacPherson ; edited by Alexander Berner.Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen, Orlando Bloom, Mads Mikkelsen.The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.- Subjects: Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643; Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870.; Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642; Action and adventure films.; Aramis (Fictitious character); Athos (Fictitious character); D'Artagnan (Fictitious character); Feature films.; Monarchy; Porthos (Fictitious character); Swordsmen; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2012., Alliance Films ; Distributed by Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm,
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- Mary, Queen of Scots : queen without a country / by Lasky, Kathryn.;
Includes bibliographical references.Mary, the young Scottish queen, is sent a diary from her mother in which she records her experiences living at the court of France's King Henry II as she awaits her marriage to Henry's son, Francis.- Subjects: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Diaries;
- © c2002., Scholastic,
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All the King's daughters : fille du roi.
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- Subjects: Women immigrants; Marriage records;
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