Behind the Palace Doors
Five Centuries of Sex, Adventure, Vice, Treachery, and Folly from Royal Britain
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Behind the Palace Doors features stories covering every monarch, from randy Henry VIII to reserved Elizabeth II; debunks historical myths; serves up surprising anecdotes; and covers four family trees spanning every royal house, from the Tudors to the Windsors. From the truth behind the supposed madness of King George to Queen Victoria's surprisingly daring taste in sculpture, Behind the Palace Doors ventures beyond the rumors to tell the unvarnished history of Britain's monarchs, highlighting the unique mix of tragedy, comedy, romance, heroism, and incompetence that has made the British throne a seat of such unparalleled fascination.
- Michael Farquhar - Author
- James Langton - Narrator
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- ISBN: 9781452622965
- File size: 275719 KB
- Release date: June 22, 2011
- Duration: 09:34:24
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Behind the Palace Doors features stories covering every monarch, from randy Henry VIII to reserved Elizabeth II; debunks historical myths; serves up surprising anecdotes; and covers four family trees spanning every royal house, from the Tudors to the Windsors. From the truth behind the supposed madness of King George to Queen Victoria's surprisingly daring taste in sculpture, Behind the Palace Doors ventures beyond the rumors to tell the unvarnished history of Britain's monarchs, highlighting the unique mix of tragedy, comedy, romance, heroism, and incompetence that has made the British throne a seat of such unparalleled fascination.
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Details
Publisher:
Tantor Media, Inc
Edition:
UnabridgedOverDrive Listen audiobook
ISBN: 9781452622965
File size: 275719 KB
Release date: June 22, 2011
Duration: 09:34:24
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Creators
- Michael Farquhar - Author
- James Langton - Narrator
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Formats
OverDrive Listen audiobook
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Languages
English
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Reviews
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