king of england

Demonstrates how Edward III rebuilt both the prestige and power of the throne during his fifty year reign.

Henry's private journal, in which he lets the reader know how he really felt, is interspersed with irreverent comments from his jester and confidant, Will Somers.

When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.

With a fragile peace between Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia loyalties and ambitions are put to the test when forces gather against the kingdom's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

Provides new editions of two classic histories with an unabridged script, a synopsis of the action, background notes, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and classroom-tested activities for groups and individuals.

A classic history that revolves around the Wars of the Roses, and includes an original introduction, scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis, commentary on past and current productions, an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career, and more.

Contains full explanatory notes opposite edited text of one of the earliest printed editions of Shakespeare's play. Also includes notes on his language, theater, life, a bibliography, and a contemporary essay on the play.

"A biography of Margaret Douglas, the beautiful, cunning niece of Henry VIII of England who used her sharp intelligence and covert power to influence the succession after the death of Elizabeth I."--Dust jacket.

In 'Gilt,' Anne Boleyn vies for the affection of King Henry VII and the chance to make history; In 'Tarnish,' Kitty Tylney and her best friend Cat Howard, servants to the Duchess of Norfolk, move to the court of King Henry VIII, who fancies Cat, and when Cat becomes queen, Kitty must learn to navigate the complexities and of the royal court.