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The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir
Category: History
"One of the most powerful monarchs in British history, Henry VIII ruled England in unprecedented splendour. In this remarkable composite biography, Alison Weir brings Henry's six wives vividly to life, revealing each as a distinct and compelling personality in her own right. Drawing upon the rich fund o ...Show more
The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir
Category: Fiction
"Weir does a masterful job of leading the layman through the entwined family trees of England's powerful families and the many usurpers to the throne. . . . [She] has perfected the art of bringing history to life".--Chicago TribuneLancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families ...Show more
Traitors of the Tower by Alison Weir
Category: Fiction
More than four hundred years ago, seven people were beheaded in the Tower of London. Three had been queens of England. The others were found guilty of treason. Why were such important people put to death? Alison Weir's gripping book tells their stories: from the former friend betrayed by a man set on b ...Show more