With Spain united, Isabella found herself torn between Ferdinand's brilliant plans and her love for her children. Tragedy followed tragedy - Juana, driven to madness by her husband's philandering; and the sorrow of parting with young Catalina, destined to become Katharine of Aragon, wife to Henry VIII and Queen of England.
With Spain united, Isabella found herself torn between Ferdinand's brilliant plans and her love for her children. Tragedy followed tragedy - Juana, dr...
From the time they were in their cradles, Victoria and Albert were destined for each other. However, the passive Albert is well aware that marriage to a quick-tempered, demonstrative young woman like Victoria could result in unnecessary scenes and stormy court feuds - and he is right.
From the time they were in their cradles, Victoria and Albert were destined for each other. However, the passive Albert is well aware that marriage to...
When Henry VI becomes king, it is soon clear that he would be better suited to a quiet life than to ruling the country. Richard, Duke of York, is convinced that he would make a better king and has more right to the crown, and he will stop at nothing to claim it.
When Henry VI becomes king, it is soon clear that he would be better suited to a quiet life than to ruling the country. Richard, Duke of York, is conv...
Reckoned by those about him to be the most handsome man in the country, Edward the Fourth has risen to the throne with the help of Warwick, the kingmaker. But even Warwick's advice can't convince the King to ignore his passion for the beautiful widow Elizabeth Woodville and when she refuses to become his mistress the two are married.
Reckoned by those about him to be the most handsome man in the country, Edward the Fourth has risen to the throne with the help of Warwick, the kingma...
With fanatical Philip II on the Spanish throne and the spectre of his Inquisition hovering over Europe, these are dangerous and bloody times in which to live. As his most Catholic Majesty turns his eyes towards the heretical English, two brothers from sleepy Andalusia suddenly find themselves caught in a perilous web of intrigue.
With fanatical Philip II on the Spanish throne and the spectre of his Inquisition hovering over Europe, these are dangerous and bloody times in which ...
Lucrezia Borgia is born into history's most notorious family. Her father, who is to become Pope Alexander VI, adores her, but scandal is never far away and the pope's reputation as the most carnal man of his age taints the whole family.
Lucrezia Borgia is born into history's most notorious family. Her father, who is to become Pope Alexander VI, adores her, but scandal is never far awa...
Richard of Bordeaux is determined to take his revenge on the five lords who have humiliated him. But while he succeeds with four of them, the fifth proves to be far more of a challenge. Henry of Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, is absolutely set on achieving what his father had failed to do - to remove Richard from the throne.
Richard of Bordeaux is determined to take his revenge on the five lords who have humiliated him. But while he succeeds with four of them, the fifth pr...
The Star of Lancaster is in the ascendant - Harry has brought France to her knees and married her princess. It seems that the long war was at an end, but a greater enemy than the French awaits Harry.
The Star of Lancaster is in the ascendant - Harry has brought France to her knees and married her princess. It seems that the long war was at an end, ...
