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History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V2 (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V2 (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R981 Discovery Miles 9 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1873 Edition.

King Okukenu IV - Long May He Reign! (Paperback): Oloye Oludotun Akanni Koleoso King Okukenu IV - Long May He Reign! (Paperback)
Oloye Oludotun Akanni Koleoso
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with the place of monarchy in Yorubaland which the author has creatively used to pay homage to the paramount king of Egbaland, King Okukenu IV. In this compelling mini-biography and insights on monarchical rule in Yorubaland, the author of KING OKUKENU IV: Long May He Reign, Oloye Oludotun Koleoso chronicled the childhood, youth and ascendance to the throne of one of Egbaland's most successful monarchs. Since Okukenu IV succeeded to the throne nine years ago, Egbaland has seen huge social, political and economic change. The book also challenge readers to seriously reconsider the role of the monarchy to which the Yoruba people is always linked, the author also argued about the old age matter of the illegal transfer of sovereignty from the British to politicians giving a clear indication that the time is ripe to review the sovereignty, amalgamation and nationality issue in Nigeria. "Oloye Oludotun Koleoso re-opens an interesting flank in Nigeria's perennial post-Independence debate in this book, King Okukenu IV, a literary and musical celebration...Eminently readable and delivered in the classical tradition of humanistic scholarship." Kayode Samuel, Former Chief of Staff to the Governor and Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ogun State, Nigeria About the author: Oloye Oludotun Akanni Koleoso is a Nigerian Legal Practitioner and a Barrister of the Inner Temple London. He was Called to the English Bar in 1965, at the Inner Temple, and enrolled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1977 and as a Notary Publi in 1982. He was installed Ogboye Imo in 1982, in the Egba Alake kingdom of Abeokuta, by King Lipede the immediate predecessor of the present Alake of Egbaland. The publication of this book coincides with the celebration of his 80th birthday.

Queen Elizabeth (Paperback): Jacob Abbott Queen Elizabeth (Paperback)
Jacob Abbott
R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Everything You Need To Know About The Crown Jewels - Find Out All You Need Know About The Magnificent Treasures Of The Tower of... Everything You Need To Know About The Crown Jewels - Find Out All You Need Know About The Magnificent Treasures Of The Tower of London And Their Fascinating Stories (Paperback)
Joanne Hayle
R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Illustrated Kings and Queens of England (Paperback): Claire Ridgway Illustrated Kings and Queens of England (Paperback)
Claire Ridgway; Illustrated by Tim Ridgway, Verity Ridgway
R605 R549 Discovery Miles 5 490 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Memoirs Of The Court Of King James The First V1 (Paperback): Lucy Aikin Memoirs Of The Court Of King James The First V1 (Paperback)
Lucy Aikin
R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1833 Edition.

Mary Queen Of Scots (Paperback): Jacob Abbott Mary Queen Of Scots (Paperback)
Jacob Abbott
R898 Discovery Miles 8 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1848 Edition.

History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V1 (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V1 (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R953 Discovery Miles 9 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1872 Edition.

GRACE biografie van 'n prinses - Bi-lingual English/Afrikaans (Afrikaans, Paperback): Chloe Dee Noble GRACE biografie van 'n prinses - Bi-lingual English/Afrikaans (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Chloe Dee Noble
R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Life and Times of Louisa, Queen of Prussia with an Introductory Sketch of Prussian History V1 (Paperback): Elizabeth Hudson The Life and Times of Louisa, Queen of Prussia with an Introductory Sketch of Prussian History V1 (Paperback)
Elizabeth Hudson
R1,031 Discovery Miles 10 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1874 Edition.

Queen Victoria (Paperback): E. F. Benson Queen Victoria (Paperback)
E. F. Benson
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book's pages contains the classic biography of Queen Victoria by E. F. Benson. Using sources such letters and other writings Benson provides an immensely interesting insight in the woman, wide, mother and Queen that is Victoria. Ben was a prolific writer of his time producing over 90 works. Queen Victoria was first published in 1935 and is here republished with an introductory biography of the author.

Elizabeth II (Penguin Monarchs) - The Steadfast (Paperback): Douglas Hurd Elizabeth II (Penguin Monarchs) - The Steadfast (Paperback)
Douglas Hurd 1
R238 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R23 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback Elizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch who ever sat on the English or British throne. Yet her personality and influence remain elusive. This book, by a senior politician who has spent significant periods of time in her company, and is also a distinguished historian, portrays her more credibly than any other yet published. Douglas Hurd was a politician, biographer and novelist who served in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, as Minister for Europe (1979-83), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1984-85), Home Secretary (1985-89) and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1989-95). His previous books include his Memoirs, Robert Peel: A Biography and, with Edward Young, Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary - 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure.

Young Victoria - The Colourful Personal Life of Queen Victoria (Paperback): Susan Symons Young Victoria - The Colourful Personal Life of Queen Victoria (Paperback)
Susan Symons
R324 Discovery Miles 3 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Two Years in the Forbidden City (Paperback): Alex Struik Two Years in the Forbidden City (Paperback)
Alex Struik; Der Ling
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Der Ling (whose Christian name was Elisabeth Antoinette), was born in Beijing in June 1885 and died in Berkeley, California in November 1944. She was a Manchu, the daughter of Yu Keng. Yu Keng was a member of the Manchu Plain White Banner Corps. After serving as Chinese Minister to Japan he was appointed Minister to the French Third Republic for four years in 1899. He was known for his progressive, reformist views, as well as his firm support of the Empress Dowager Cixi (29 November 1835 - 15 November 1908). Yu Keng's daughters Der Ling and Rong Ling (1882-1973) received a Western education, and studied dance in Paris with Isadora Duncan. Upon her return from France in 1903, Der Ling became the First Lady-in-Waiting and translator to Empress Dowager Cixi . She stayed at court until March 1905. This book appeared in 1911, just before the fall of the Qing Dynasty and chronicles Imperial life in the Forbidden City from a now disappeared age.

Memoir of Queen Adelaide (Paperback): Dr. John Doran Memoir of Queen Adelaide (Paperback)
Dr. John Doran
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Josephine (Paperback): John Abbott Josephine (Paperback)
John Abbott
R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Queen Amethyst - Or, the Lips of Snow (Hardcover): Henry Blunt Queen Amethyst - Or, the Lips of Snow (Hardcover)
Henry Blunt
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family - A Glorious Illustrated History (Hardcover): Dk Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family - A Glorious Illustrated History (Hardcover)
Dk
R862 R757 Discovery Miles 7 570 Save R105 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A magnificent tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and a celebration of the British royal family. This book is a stunning visual guide to the world's most famous royals, from Queen Elizabeth's Norman predecessors to her great-grandchildren. It features events such as the Queens' coronation and the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and profiles on key people such as Princess Diana and Prince Harry. This new edition is revised to include the most recent events and milestones, such as the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the birth of Lilibet and other new family members, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and her death on 8th September 2022. A special 16-page photographic essay is dedicated to her funeral and the accession of King Charles III. This book examines the Queen's life in detail from her childhood to the end of her reign, but also goes back through more than 1,000 years of history to tell the story of the House of Windsor and the entire succession of kings and queens of England and Scotland. With dazzling galleries of royal artefacts and photographic tours of sumptuous royal residences, this is the perfect book for fans of the Queen and royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.

Elizabeth - The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the writer who knew her and her family for over fifty years (Paperback):... Elizabeth - The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the writer who knew her and her family for over fifty years (Paperback)
Gyles Brandreth
R430 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch __________ This intimate, personal biography of Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth writes the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone who met her, talked with her and kept a record of those conversations. Brandreth knew the Queen's husband well and knows the new King and Queen Consort. Told with authority, a refreshing dose of humour and moving honesty from a totally unique viewpoint, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait is the must-have biography of the longest-serving monarch in English history, of a woman who represented not only her people but stood as an emblem of fortitude and resilience worldwide throughout her long life. Elizabeth II - what was she really like? What made her the person she was? By GYLES BRANDRETH: 'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals.' Libby Purves, THE TIMES __________

Mary Stuart (Paperback): Alexandre Dumas Mary Stuart (Paperback)
Alexandre Dumas
R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wisdom from King Alfred's Middle Earth - Books Most Necessary to Know (Paperback): Schahresad Phillips, Stephen Phillips Wisdom from King Alfred's Middle Earth - Books Most Necessary to Know (Paperback)
Schahresad Phillips, Stephen Phillips; Artworks by Glendon Haddix
R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Alexander III of Russia (Paperback): John Van Der Kiste Alexander III of Russia (Paperback)
John Van Der Kiste; Charles Lowe
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Queen's Necklace (Paperback): Alexandre Dumas The Queen's Necklace (Paperback)
Alexandre Dumas
R950 Discovery Miles 9 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Tudor Rose - Princes Mary, Henry VIII's Sister (Paperback, Revised edition): Jennifer Kewley-Draskau The Tudor Rose - Princes Mary, Henry VIII's Sister (Paperback, Revised edition)
Jennifer Kewley-Draskau
R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Queen Victoria (Paperback): Lytton Strachey Queen Victoria (Paperback)
Lytton Strachey
R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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