In contrast to most of Scotland, the north-western coast and the islands beyond were a region of mixed culture and political control until well into the 16th century. The divergent influences of Celtic and Scandinavian culture were more marked here than in the evolving mainland kingdom of Scotland. This was a physically remote region of substantial autonomy under its own dynasties. Timothy Venning explores the whole of the Lordship of the Isles at...

This is one in a series of books which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This book is a retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Hamlet.

1930, Rajputana, India. Since her husband's death, 28-year-old photojournalist Eliza's only companion has been her camera. When the British Government send her to an Indian princely state to photograph the royal family, she's determined to make a name for herself. But when Eliza arrives at the palace she meets Jay, the Prince's handsome, brooding younger brother. Brought together by their desire to improve conditions for local people, Jay and Eliza...

Written by Simon Sebag Montefiore, this volume provides an accessible and entertaining history of the Russian royal dynasty that was marked by tragedy.

The royal family is the original 'Coronation Street' - a long-running soap opera with the occasional real coronation thrown in. Its members have become celebrities, like upmarket versions of film stars and footballers. But they have also become a byword for arrogance, entitlement, hypocrisy and indifference to the gigantic amount of public money wasted by them. The monarchy itself is an important part of our constitution with considerable influence...

"Hezekiah's unexpected death puts his son in charge. The new king's angry heart puts him at odds with his best friend--drawing battle lines down the middle of their fathers' kingdom"--Provided by publisher.

The year is 1187 and Saladin's armies are besieging the holy city of Jerusalem. He has previously annihilated Jerusalem's army at the battle of Hattin: it is only a matter of time until the city will fall. Inside, a last-ditch defence is being led by an unlikely trio: the leader of the church, a single Lord named Balian of Ibelin, and Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem. Sibylla's husband is Saladin's captive, and for many months now she has witnessed her...

"God has rewarded Hezekiah's faithfulness with great wealth and power, but the king has much more to overcome. Will his faith sustain him against the ultimate enemy?"--Provided by publisher.