Describes the life of Queen Mary of England, paternal grandmother of Elizabeth II and mother of Edward VIII and George VI.

Power, pageantry, and pride Queen Victoria ruled the most powerful empire the world has ever seen, covering one fourth of the earth's land surface, reigning over subjects on every continent, and exercising undisputed mastery of the oceans in between. She was the "Grandmother of Europe," with descendants occupying the thrones of half a dozen nations, and more to come. The very era in which she lived already bore her name. In June 1897, her proud and...

From a god-fearing Muslim boy enraptured with their mother, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family, the author chronicles their fight to be true to themself.

From the acclaimed author of "England's Mistress" comes a smart, gripping account of the rise to the throne and the early life of Queen Victoria, and the tragic, little-known story of Princess Charlotte, the queen who never was.

Evaluates the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey while offering insight into the parallel experiences of her sisters and the broader Grey family, detailing Jane's short reign and the royal bloodline that exposed all three to the enmity of Elizabeth I.

With previously unpublished material and unique memories from friends and relatives who have known Queen Elizabeth II since childhood - Princess looks afresh and in richer depth at her early life.

Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace.

Her story has been recorded by Roman historians, pondered by scholars, and examined by archaeologists who continue to dig for clues about the warrior queen who led a rebellion that changed the course of history.