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Well aware of this increase in realism, Henry VIII decided to choose his fourth wife from her portrait. Traditionally, dynastic...
Well aware of this increase in realism, Henry VIII decided to choose his fourth wife from her portrait. Traditionally, dynastic...
On 6th February 1553, Mary rode to court to see Edward who was still ill. By March, some observers believed...
On his death, Alexander left as heirs only a mad brother and a posthumous son, neither of whom were able...
The Allies agreed that the establishment of a second front in north-west Europe was essential to defeat Germany. The Soviets...
The fashion for “Egyptian” design that swept Europe after Bonaparte’s expedition was actually a revival of sorts. Europeans had drawn...
Aristocratic factionalism, popular rebellions and the relationship between Italian and German culture all combined to ensure the long-term use of...
The Russian army in 1914 was considerably larger than that of Germany at 5 million men against the 4.5 million...
When Richard the Lionheart was killed by a crossbow bolt in France in April 1199, a French chronicler, no friend...
The passions of a violent society spill over into the sense of humour you will encounter. Yes, there is humour,...
Henry’s heir was a swarthy giant of 6ft 2in, as Provencal (through his mother) as he was Plantagenet. Edward I...