Deze auteur is een historicus gespecialiseerd in de Romanov-dynastie en de Britse en Europese adel. Haar werken duiken in de fascinerende wereld van de Russische keizerlijke familie en Europese koninklijke huizen, waarbij thema's als geschiedenis, macht en het persoonlijke leven van heersers worden verkend. Haar aanpak combineert nauwgezet historisch onderzoek met meeslepende verhalen, die de levens en intriges van degenen die de Europese geschiedenis hebben gevormd tot leven brengen. Ze belicht de complexiteit van koninklijke lijnen en hun impact op de wereld op een toegankelijke en boeiende manier.
Exploring the unique lineage of King Charles III, this book delves into his direct descent from the Romanovs, offering insights into the historical and cultural significance of this connection. Renowned expert Coryne Hall uncovers the intriguing narrative of this remarkable bloodline, highlighting its impact on the British monarchy and the intertwining of royal histories.
New paperback - Prince Felix Youssoupov was heir to the richest fortune in Russia, and husband to Princess Irina Romanov. He was also involved in the murder of Rasputin, but protected from prosecution by his Romanov connection. Using recently unearthed sources, this book explores the story of this colourful pair, shedding new light on their lives.
The first study of Queens and Princesses in wartime nursing - from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II
New B-format paperback - Alexander III called Victoria 'a pampered, sentimental, selfish old woman,' while to her he was a sovereign whom she could not regard as a gentleman. But the Queen's son and two of her granddaughters married Romanovs.
The murders but also the exciting escapes of the wider Romanov family - the Tsar's mother, siblings and cousins. Did George V let his cousin the Tsar and his family die?
Empress Marie (1847-1928) lived one of the most dramatic lives of any princess who sat on the Russian throne.
Using previously unpublished material from the Royal Archives and information in Russian, Danish and Finnish previously unavailable in English, this is the first biography of the Empress for 40 years and the first major work in English.
Mathilde Kschessinska (1872-1971) was the mistress of three Russian Grand Dukes and the greatest ballerina of her generation. She is in almost every book about the Romanovs, but so many myths surround her that she has become the stuff of legend. After her own memoirs, this title aims to reveal the real story by looking at what she did not say.