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The official biography of Queen Mary, grandmother of the current Queen, originally commissioned in 1959 - with a new foreword by Hugo Vickers. When Queen Mary died in 1953, James Pope-Hennessy was commissioned to write an official biography of her - unusual for a Queen Consort**.** Queen Mary's...

The first biography in many years of Henry III The son and successor of Bad King John, Henry III reigned for 56 years from 1216, the first child king in England for 200 years. England went on to prosper during his reign and his greatest monument is Westminster Abbey, which he made the seat...

This is the biography of Hadrat Khaja Nizamuddin Auliya and which is taken from very old book which is in the Persian language and Urdu language and this book was translated from the Persian language into Urdu language and it was published in the year 1911 A.D. by Mulla Wahidi. So it was published...

An eBook-only edition of the UK instant bestselling biography of Britain’s newest princess Kate Middleton—from her childhood to the royal wedding. Kate is the definitive biography of Britain's newest princess. Bestselling author Sean Smith has retraced the steps of Kate's journey, from...

American biography (1902) Author: Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 Volume: 1 Subject: Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758; Eaton, William, 1764-1811; Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801; Smith, John, 1580-1631; Stark, John, 1728-1822; Pinkney, William, 1764-1822; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; Hudson, Henry, d. 1611; Marquette,...

PRINCE Harry is the most interesting – indeed the most exciting - member of the Royal Family and this no-holds-barred biography tells his story for the first time.  Son of the late Princess Diana – the most famous woman on Earth – and Prince Charles, the next king, and brother of William, the...

This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1903 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'In the Days of Queen Victoria' is a biography of Queen Victoria and details aspects of her school days, her coronation, and her family life. Eva March Tappan...

* Illustrated * Author Biography * Interactive Table of Contents * Free Audiobook Download Queen Victoria [Illustrated] [ Free Audiobooks Download ] Strachey's 1921 biography of Queen Victoria was unlike his more biting Eminent Victorians (1918: Florence Nightingale was one of its...

You know a lot about the Ancient Greece because of the writings of philosophers. But did you know that military personnel also helped to make Ancient Greece one of the most successful early civilizations in history? One of the most popular in this aspect is Alexander the Great. Who was he and what did he do to deserve a place in history books? Find out today!

A New York Times Notable Book; Spitball Award for Best Baseball Book of 1994; Basis for a major Hollywood motion picture. Now in paperback, the biography that baseball fans all across the country have been talking about. Al Stump redefined America's perception of one of its most famous sports heroes...

Kevin Durant is a star on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year led the league in scoring in the 2009-10 season and was the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title. This biography explores...

Following the royal wedding, the Diamond Jubilee and the imminent birth of Kate and William's first baby, popular sentiment towards the royal family has rarely been higher. At the centre of this surge in affection is a woman who has captured the heart of a nation and who, at the side of her husband,...

Tim Tebow is one of the most talked about athletes of all time. Everybody seems to have an opinion about him, especially on his religious beliefs. But, in order to truly understand Tim Tebow, you must first understand where he came from. "Tim Tebow: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Tebow's...

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation. In fact, although still so young, he has been dubbed by many fellow professionals as "The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport." Most fans are aware of his successes on the field, but in order to truly understand Lionel...