druon maurice the royal succession
Druon Maurice The Royal Succession
'No woman shall succeed in Salique land' Louis X is dead, poisoned, murdered, by the hand of Mahaut d'Artois. Her plan is simple - to clear the path to the throne for her son-in-law Philippe. However, there is the small matter of Queen Clemence and her unborn child. As the country is thrown into turmoil, Philippe of Poitiers must use any means necessary to save his country from anarchy. However, how far is he willing to go to clear his path to the throne and become King in his own right?
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Druon Maurice The Iron King
“Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!” The Iron King – Philip the Fair – is as cold and silent, as handsome and unblinking as a statue. He governs his realm with an iron hand, but he cannot rule his own family: his sons are weak and their wives adulterous; while his red-blooded daughter Isabella is unhappily married to an English king who prefers the company of men. A web of scandal, murder and intrigue is weaving itself around the Iron King; but his downfall will come from an unexpected quarter. Bent on the persecution of the rich and powerful Knights Templar, Philip sentences Grand Master Jacques Molay to be burned at the stake, thus drawing down upon himself a curse that will destroy his entire dynasty…
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Druon Maurice The Strangled Queen
The King is dead. Long live the King. Philip IV is dead and his great kingdom is in disarray. It seems the fatal curse of the Templars is plaguing the royal house of France. His son has been enthroned as Louis X; but with his disgraced wife Marguerite imprisoned in the Chateau Gaillard for her adultery, Louis can produce no heir with which to secure the succession. But neither can he marry again while she lives… The web of scandal, murder and intrigue that once wove itself around the court of the Iron King continues to draw in his descendants, as the destruction of his dynasty continues apace.
2592 Руб.
Druon Maurice The Poisoned Crown
No man is impervious to the poisons of the crown… Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her his new Queen. However, though the matter of the succession should be assured, it is far from so, as Louis embarks on an ill-fated war against Flanders. Where his father, Philip IV, was strong, Louis is weak, and the ambitions of his proud, profligate barons threaten his power and the future of a kingdom once ruled by an Iron King.
1685 Руб.
Druon Maurice The Lily and the Lion
The royal house of France has fallen. Charles IV is dead, fulfilling the curse of the Templars once and for all. This leaves the path to the throne open for Robert of Artois to place his cousin, Philippe of Valois, upon it. Having committed fraud, perjury and murder in the name of the new king, Robert expects to receive a title and his full reward. But the days of betrayal are far from over and Robert is banished to England. In the land of France’s enemies vengeance sparks fresh conflict as King Edward III and his new ally prepare for war. As swords are sharpened the lion wakes and a pretender threatens France once more …
1873 Руб.
Druon Maurice Memoires
Revivant son passe apres plus de soixante annees, Maurice Druon retrouve une passion egale a celle qu’il a eprouvee pour le vivre. Les personnes, les evenements, les lieux se succedent, se bousculent, se superposent. Ses Memoires inachevees presentent un tableau tres vivant de la France de 1918 a la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. De Maurice Druon, que connait-on ? Le romancier, l’homme politique, le Secretaire perpetuel de l’Academie francaise et l’infatigable combat qu’il mene pour la defense de la langue francaise. Mais de Maurice Druon lui-meme, de l’homme Druon, que savons-nous ? Au-dela du charme des souvenirs et de la formation d’une personnalite, Maurice Druon nous revele, dans le style ferme et grave qui est le sien, « chaud de c?ur et clair d’esprit », la veritable raison d’etre de ces Memoires : « Suite profane d’une tradition sacree, les “memoires” sont le vetement qui nous habillera sur notre lit de mort, le vernis de notre sarcophage. Sinon, quoi de plus derisoire que d’aspirer a une immortalite de papier, afin de se maintenir, un peu plus, un peu moins, dans le souvenir d’une espece qui, tot ou tard, disparaitra d’une planete destinee, de toute maniere, a refroidir ? Le temoignage est l’acte terminal de notre mission, sa perfection au sens premier du terme. » C’est ce temoignage qu’il livre ici, de ses annees de jeunesse a la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale avec, notamment, un recit captivant sur son action au sein la Resistance et la composition du Chant des partisans avec son oncle Joseph Kessel.
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Druon Maurice The She-Wolf of France
Charles IV is now king of France and his sister is Edward II of England’s Queen. Having been imprisoned by Edward as leader of the rebellious English barons, Roger Mortimer escapes to France, where he joins the war against the English Aquitaine. But it is his love affair with Isabella, the ‘She-Wolf of France’, who has come seemingly to negotiate a treaty of peace that seals his fate…
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Druon Maurice The King Without a Kingdom
The reign of the Capetian kings has ended and John II, ‘The Good’, takes the throne. Under the leadership of this vain, cruel, incompetent monarch The Hundred Years War escalates and England and France begin to tear each other apart. Warring factions plunder the land, famine threatens the people and the Black Death spreads far and wide. France is bleeding to death around the new king…
1685 Руб.
Druon Maurice Les Rois Maudits
La dynastie royale serait-elle vraiment maudite, comme l’a declare, selon la legende, Jacques de Molay, dernier grand maitre de l’ordre des Templiers sur le bucher ? Au XIVe siecle, depuis le proces des Templiers et jusqu’aux debuts de la guerre de Cent Ans, se succedent de nombreux rois aux destinees singulieres a la tete du royaume. Philippe IV le Bel, Louis X le Hutin, Philippe V le Long et leurs successeurs regnent sur la France, et le peuple subit leurs machinations et celles de l’entourage. Intrigues politiques et crimes sont frequents a la cour. Entoure de conseillers et d’assassins, le roi n’est jamais assure de rester sur son trone. Tous deviennent alors les pions d’un jeu qui les depasse ou complots, rivalites et meurtres sont les seules regles. Entre amours, drames, guerres et trahisons, Maurice Druon dresse le portrait dense et intime de ces illustres figures, au c?ur de l’une des epoques les plus sombres de l’Histoire. Plebiscitee par George R. R. Martin qui s’en est inspire pour l’ecriture du Trone de fer, cette saga incontournable, adaptee a la television et traduite dans le monde entier, est consideree comme un des modeles contemporains du roman historique.
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Druon Maurice Les Grandes Familles
Les Grandes Familles, prix Goncourt, est l'un des romans les plus celebres de la litterature francaise contemporaine. Salue unanime ment par la critique des sa parution, traduit dans le monde entier et porte a l'ecran avec un tres vif succes, ce grand roman de societe dans la tradition balzacienne et tolstoienne offre une fresque impitoyable des milieux politiques et financiers entre les deux guerres mondiales. Nul doute que cette etude de la condition humaine, a travers ceux dont la puissance dirige les destinees collectives, illustre et aide a comprendre l'origine des drames de la societe contemporaine.
2731 Руб.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
A magnificent tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and a celebration of the British royal family. A stunning pictorial biography of Queen Elizabeth II, recounting her childhood, succession to the throne, and her dutiful service as the reigning monarch of Britain. This biography of the Queen also includes the history of the Royal family and the house of Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition features accounts of most of the royal household including the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Inside the pages of this biography you'll find: - The complete history of the kings and queens of England and Scotland, explaining the story of succession to the throne over more than 1,000 years - Special features profile royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle - Dazzling photographic galleries showcasing royal regalia, artefacts as well as rare, restricted and exclusive photographs - Visual timelines at the start of each chapter highlight the key milestones in the history of the monarchy For almost 70 years the Queen has been beloved and admired by the British public, the commonwealth, heads of states and many others. Following her ascent to the throne at the age of 27, she's spent her entire life in service of the public and state. This biography celebrates her life through photographs and profiles and provides the reader with insight into the world's most famous royal family members. Teaming with dazzling galleries of royal artefacts, photographic tours, royal residences, and the Royals up close makes this the perfect book for fans of the royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.
6567 Руб.
Druon Maurice Les rois maudits - Edition integrale collector
Citee en modele absolu du roman historique par George R.R. Martin, auteur de Game of Thrones, la celebrissime fresque de Maurice Druon reunie en un seul volume dans une edition collector ! Au debut du XIVe siecle s’ouvre, contre les Templiers, le plus vaste proces dont l’Histoire ait garde le souvenir. Jacques de Molay, le grand-maitre de l’Ordre, meurt sur le bucher en lancant sa terrible malediction contre le roi de France, le pape et les grands du royaume : Maudits, tous maudits jusqu’a la treizieme generation de vos races ! Des lors, le malheur s’abat sur la France. Les quatre derniers Capetiens directs meurent en moins de quinze annees : adulteres, meurtres, proces, trahisons ebranlent la dynastie, et menent a la guerre de Cent Ans. Cette extraordinaire saga a conquis des generations de lecteurs a travers le monde et a donne naissance a de formidables creations audiovisuelles.
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Jarre Maurice Виниловая пластинка Jarre Maurice Jacob's Ladder
Состояние носителя: S. Состояние конверта: S. Jacob's Ladder. Виниловая пластинка . Gatefold A1 Maurice Jarre– Jacob's Ladder 4:17 A2 Maurice Jarre– High Fever 7:42 A3 Maurice Jarre– Descent To Inferno 8:19 B1 Maurice Jarre– Sarah 7:17 B2 Maurice Jarre– The Ladder 7:14 B3 Al Jolson– Sonny Boy 3:06 Тип носителя: Виниловая пластинка
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Druon Maurice Les Rois maudits. Tome 2. La Reine étranglée
Les Rois maudits, celebre fresque historique en sept volumes : 1. Le Roi de fer. 2. La Reine etranglee. 3. Les Poisons de la Couronne. 4. La Loi des males. 5. La Louve de France. 6. Le Lis et le Lion. 7. Quand un roi perd la France, font revivre le xive siecle, entre le proces des Templiers et les debuts de la guerre de Cent Ans. Traduits dans le monde entier, Les Rois maudits ont remporte un succes exceptionnel et sont consideres comme un des modeles contemporains du roman historique. Faisant suite au Roi de fer, La Reine etranglee commence au lendemain meme de la mort de Philippe le Bel. Un prince de faible caractere, Louis X le Hutin, dont l'epouse, Marguerite de Bourgogne, est emprisonnee pour adultere, succede a un monarque exceptionnel. Tandis que la Chretiente attend un pape et que le peuple meurt de faim, les rivalites, les intrigues, les complots vont dechirer la cour de France et conduire barons, prelats, banquiers, et le roi lui-meme, au fond d'une impasse dont ils ne pourront sortir que par le crime.
2440 Руб.
Woolf Alex The Tudor Kings and Queens
Tudor Kings and Queens is the ideal, handy guide to what is a perennially popular era in British history. Beginning with the accession to the English throne of Henry VII, the author guides the reader through a succession of monarchs, who also included the infamous King Henry VIII, Mary I, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Identifying the key moments of their reigns, from insurrections to their handling of foreign policy to their many marriages, Alex Woolf clarifies the way in which these kings and queens governed their realm and what they had to deal with. It's the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys historical drama and wants to know more about one of the most intriguing royal dynasties.
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Weir Alison The Lost Tudor Princess
The captivating life of Margaret Douglas - a life of scandal, political intrigue and royal romance that spanned five Tudor reigns. Royal Tudor blood ran in her veins. Some thought Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, should be queen of England. She ranked high at the court of her uncle, Henry VIII, and was lady of honour to five of his wives. Beautiful and tempestuous, she created scandal - twice - by falling in love with unsuitable men. Throughout her life her dynastic ties to two crowns proved hazardous. A born political intriguer, she was imprisoned in the Tower of London three times, once under sentence of death. Her husband and son were brutally murdered, she warred with two queens, and proved instrumental in securing the Stuart succession to the throne of England for her grandson. Alison Weir brings Margaret Douglas's captivating character out of the shadows for the first time.
3062 Руб.