queens

Sixteen-year-old Kai, having confessed his love to his best friend Grace, deals with her rejection by becoming enticed by a dazzling snow queen who convinced him to leave home.

Chronicles the life of Isabella of England, discussing her childhood in France, her marriage to the heir of England's throne, her influence on England society, and other related topics.

Discusses the unfortunate deaths of fifty different queens throughout history, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Catherine of Aragon, examining what they had in common that led to them dying in childbirth, being burned at the stake, poisoned, beheaded, and more, to provide cautionary tales for modern power brokers.

A biography of Mary, Queen of Scots, that draws from her letters, those of English spies, and other documents to argue that her reputation as an ineffective leader ruled by her passions is unfounded and that, rather, she was a skilled politician and diplomat and was framed for the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley.

Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century French queen Marie Antoinette, examining her reputation as the instigator of the French Revolution and attempting to present the real woman rather than historical stereotypes.

Examines Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII, discussing the empire's society, culture, and conflicts, and provides information about the life of Cleopatra, and her significance as a person, queen, and symbol. Includes primary documents, and a bibliography.

Chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth I, and discusses both her political and private life; includes information on her relationships with Robert Dudley, Mary Stuart, and Philip of Spain.

Teaches about the life of Cleopatra through a story in which Digby and his sister, Hannah, discover a coin that belonged to the famous Egyptian queen.

A brief biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, describing her life, marriage to Louis XVI, the French Revolution, and her execution.