queens

A discussion of monarchies that defines government and examines their history, principles, ideals, leaders, and political, economic, and social implications.

A tale inspired by the life of Jane Seymour follows her dedicated service as a Maid of Honor to Catherine of Aragon until a scheming Anne Boleyn throws the court into turmoil, a situation that culminates in Jane's dangerous relationship with Henry VIII.

Retells the life of Cleopatra, from her first meeting with Julius Caesar to her death by snakebite, focusing on dispelling the legends built up throughout history about the ruler.

Queen Noor, born into an Arab-American family, shares the story of her relationship with her husband King Hussein of Jordan, telling of their first meeting, the time they spent together before their marriage, and her life and work as queen, and discussing Hussein's legacy to his family and country.

Examines the fifty-year reign of England's Queen Elizabeth II, discussing her relationship with her subjects, her private life, her political role as head of state, and her travels throughout the world as an emissary of the commonwealth. Includes over one hundred photographs.

Chronicles the personal lives of the four heirs of King Henry VIII, nine-year old Prince Edward; Lady Mary, the adult daughter of Henry's first wife; Lady Elizabeth, the teenaged daughter of Anne Boleyn; and Lady Jane Grey, the English king's great-niece--all of whom eventually took the throne if only for a brief time.

A biography of the seventeenth and eighteenth century emperor of Russia who was crowned co-tsar at age ten.

A biography of the military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and whose empire covered most of western and central Europe.

Gerda and Kay are best friends, but when Kay is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda is determined to save him. Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen.