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Young Elizabeth : Elizabeth I and her perilous path to the crown / by Tallis, Nicola,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Queen Elizabeth I is renowned for her hugely successful reign that makes her, perhaps, the most celebrated monarch in English history. But what of the trials she faced in her challenging early life? Her status as a princess didn't last long-when she was less than three years old, her mother-the infamous Anne Boleyn-was brutally beheaded and Elizabeth was relegated to the title of bastard. After losing several stepmothers, she then faced predatory attentions and illicit flirtations from her stepfather, Thomas Seymour, which ultimately forced Elizabeth to leave her home. But these were only the beginning of Elizabeth's problems. Later, she became implicated in a plot to overthrow her half-sister, Mary, and faced interrogation and imprisonment in the very tower in which her mother died. Adamantly protesting her innocence, Elizabeth endured the interrogation and was eventually released. Her popularity as a royal increased from that point on, and she finally became queen at the age of twenty-five. Expert historian Nicola Tallis draws on a variety of primary sources-from the queen herself as well as those closest to her-to provide an extensive and thorough study of the Virgin Queen's perilous journey to the crown. Looking at Elizabeth as a human being rather than a political chess piece, her narrative explores the dangers and tragedies that plagued Elizabeth's early life, revealing the queen to be a young women who drew strength from her various plights as she navigated one of the most thrilling paths to the throne in the history of the monarchy.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603; Queens;
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Victoria. [videorecording] / by Bicknell, Andrew,actor.; Bowles, Peter,1936-actor.; Cave, Bebe,1997-actor.; Coleman, Jenna,1986-actor.; Goodwin, Daisy,creator,screenwriter.; Hughes, Tom,1986-actor.; Larsson, Lisa James,television director.; Loach, Jim,1969-television director.; O'Hara, Daniel,television director.; Sewell, Rufus,1967-actor.; Wilford, Ottilie,screenwriter.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.;
Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Andrew Bicknell, Peter Bowles, Bebe Cave, Margaret Clunie, Emeral Fennell, Catherine Flemming, Peter Forbes, Daniela Holtz.The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Biographical television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Historical television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861; Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901; Kings and rulers; Nobility; Queens;
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Victoria Day / by Peppas, Lynn.;
A look at the history of Victoria day celebrations in Canada.LSC
Subjects: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901; Victoria Day;
© c2012., Crabtree Pub.,
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The last white rose : a novel of Elizabeth of York / by Weir, Alison,1951-author.; Weir, Alison,1951-Elizabeth of York, the last white rose.;
"New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir explores the life of Henry VIII's mother, Elizabeth, the first queen of the Tudor dynasty, in this stunning historical novel. Elizabeth of York is the oldest daughter of King Edward IV. Flame-haired, beautiful, and sweet-natured, she is adored by her family; yet her life is suddenly disrupted when her beloved father dies in the prime of life. Her uncle, the notorious Richard III, takes advantage of King Edward's death to grab the throne and imprison Elizabeth's two younger brothers, the rightful royal heirs. Forever afterwards known as the princes in the tower, the boys are never seen again. On the heels of this tragedy, Elizabeth is subjected to Richard's overtures to make her his wife, further legitimizing his claim to the throne. King Richard has murdered her brothers, yet she is obliged to accept his proposal. As if in a fairy tale, Elizabeth is saved by Henry Tudor, who challenges Richard and kills him in the legendary Battle of Bosworth Field. In recognition of his victory, Henry becomes king and asks Elizabeth to be his wife, the first queen of the Tudor line. The marriage is happy and fruitful, not only uniting the warring houses of Lancaster and York-the red and white roses-but resulting in four surviving children, one of whom, Henry VIII, will rule the country for the next thirty-six years. As in her popular Six Tudor Queens series, Alison Weir captures the personality of one of Britain's most important monarchs, conveying Elizabeth of York's dramatic life in a novel that is all the richer because of its firm basis in history"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Henry VII, King of England, 1465-1503; Queens;
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A death in diamonds / by Bennett, S. J.(Sophia J.),author.;
1957, England. Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in postwar Europe, trying to repair friendships with foreign governments. Advised by her father's old courtiers, the Queen suspects that they may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her public appearances: that much she is sure of. When two bodies turn up in Chelsea, the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. With the reputation of the monarchy at stake, Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone she can trust. Therefore, she enlists the help of an ex-code breaker, Joan McGraw, to uncover the truth. But as Elizabeth and Joan are uncovering secrets from the past, the clock is ticking, and they are in more danger than they know.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Murder; Murder; Queens; Royal households; Secrecy;
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The queen's secret : a novel of England's World War II queen / by Harper, Karen(Karen S.),author.;
In this novel of royal secrets and intrigue set during World War II, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the worlds most fascinating families, and how its secret weapon of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002; Monarchy; World War, 1939-1945;
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The Spanish princess [videorecording] / by Hope, Charlotte,1991-actor.; Imrie, Angus,1994-actor.; O'Connor, Ruairi,actor.; Reid, Daina,film director.; Stærmose, Birgitte,1963-film director.; television adaptation of (work):Gregory, Philippa.Constant princess.; television adaptation of (work):Gregory, Philippa.King's curse.; Lions Gate Home Entertainment,distributor.;
Charlotte Hope, Angus Imrie, Ruairi O'Connor, Alexandra Moen, Elliot Cowan.Originally broadcast on television in 2019.The Spanish Princess is a vivid and captivating story told froma uniquely female persopective, which also sheds light on the previously overlooked lives of people of color in medieval London. Cather of Aragon, the Princess of Spain, marries the English Prince Arthur. When he dies suddenly, the throne seems lost to Catherine until she sets her sights on his brother, Prince Harry, the future King Henry VIII.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Television mini-series.; Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Catherine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536; Queens;
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The queen : her life / by Morton, Andrew,1953-author.;
"Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.; Queens;
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The lady in the tower : the fall of Anne Boleyn / by Weir, Alison.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536.; Queens;
© 2010., McClelland & Stewart,
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William and Kate : a royal love story / by Andersen, Christopher P.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [306]-312).LSC
Subjects: William, Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1982-; William, Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1982-; Middleton, Kate, 1982-; Royal couples; Princes;
© 2011., Gallery Books,
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