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Books 2011: On Sale Today

30th November – Philip of Spain, King of England: The Forgotten Sovereign by Harry Kelsey ‘The Spanish Armada conjures up images of age-old rivalries, bravery and treachery. However the same Spanish monarch who sent the Armada to invade England in … Continue reading

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Books 2011: On Sale Last Week – Elizabeth of York (Queenship and Power) by Arlene Naylor Okerlund

11 November -Elizabeth of York (Queenship and Power) by Arlene Naylor Okerlund (Paperback) ‘This book tells the story of the queen whose marriage to King Henry VII ended England’s Wars of the Roses and inaugurated the 118-year Tudor dynasty. Best … Continue reading

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Books to look forward to in 2011 – Updated 30 September

1st February – Agnes Strickland’s Lives of the Queens of England edited by Antonia Fraser ‘Strickland was possibly the most celebrated English female historical biographer of the 19th Century. Antonia Fraser selects her best writing and explains its importance. “The … Continue reading

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