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Alexander Dreymon reprises his lead role as the great warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who must ride once more across a fractured kingdom with several of the series' much-loved returning characters, as they battle alongside, and against, new allies and enemies. Following the death of King Edward, a battle for the crown ensues, as rival heirs and invaders compete for power. And when an alliance comes seeking Uhtred's help in their plans, Uhtred faces...

Royal Kingdoms traces the unique relationship between the British monarchy and the country, from the ancient kingdoms of Sussex, East Anglia, Kent, and Wessex over a thousand years of turbulent history to the present day.

A madcap send-up of politics, power, and pompous propriety. The story of an Oklahoma rancher who is appointed ambassador to Silvania, a tiny embattled monarchy. The king has been exiled and the country is being ruled by a young boy under the influence of an evil prince. The ambassador decides to teach them all good 'ol American values.

Follow American genealogist Jefferson Tayte to the Royal Society of London in 1708 as he attempts to unravel a murder, a hanging and a kidnapping.

Chronicles the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, detailing her childhood, her ascension to the throne, her relationship with her children, and her reign at the head of the British monarchy.

This expos?, takes readers inside Buckingham Palace to provide an account of the unfolding abdication of 2020.

In March of 1603, as she helps to nurse the dying Queen Elizabeth of England, Frances Gorges dreams of her parents' country estate, where she learned to use flowers and herbs to become a much-loved healer. When King James of Scotlant succeeds to the throne Frances is only too happy to stay at home. His court may be shockingly decadent, but his intolerant Puritanism see witchcraft in many of the old customs -- punishable by death. Yet when her ambitious...

Common Sense addressed to the inhabitants of America, on: I. Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution. II. Of monarchy and hereditary succession. III. Thoughts on the present state of American affairs. IV. Of the present ability of America, including personal reflections. Paine's political pamphlet brought the rising revolutionary sentiment into sharp focus by placing blame for the suffering...

As she did in her critically acclaimed "The Last Days of the Romanovs," Rappaport brings a compelling documentary feel to the story of this royal marriage and of the queen's obsessive love for her husband--a story that began as fairy tale and ended in tragedy.

Cambridge-educated historian Dr. David Starkey hosts this four-part series exploring the impact of the British monarchy on renowned composers over the centuries. Starkey traces British musical tradition from the reigns of Henry V through Elizabeth II. Includes performances at St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Academy of Ancient Music. Featured composers include George Frederic Handel, William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Henry Purcell, and...