Lost Heirs

Author : J. F. Andrews
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 1526736519

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Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown by J. F. Andrews Pdf

When William the Conqueror died in 1087 he left the throne of England to William Rufus ... his second son. The result was an immediate war as Rufus's elder brother Robert fought to gain the crown he saw as rightfully his; this conflict marked the start of 400 years of bloody disputes as the English monarchy's line of hereditary succession was bent, twisted and finally broken when the last Plantagenet king, Richard III, fell at Bosworth in 1485. The Anglo-Norman and Plantagenet dynasties were renowned for their internecine strife, and in Lost Heirs we will unearth the hidden stories of fratricidal brothers, usurping cousins and murderous uncles; the many kings - and the occasional queen - who should have been but never were. History is written by the winners, but every game of thrones has its losers too, and their fascinating stories bring richness and depth to what is a colorful period of history. King John would not have gained the crown had he not murdered his young nephew, who was in line to become England's first King Arthur; Henry V would never have been at Agincourt had his father not seized the throne by usurping and killing his cousin; and as the rival houses of York and Lancaster fought bloodily over the crown during the Wars of the Roses, life suddenly became very dangerous indeed for a young boy named Edmund.

Author : Nicole Brodner
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329518100

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Lost Heirs by Nicole Brodner Pdf

Author : J. F. Andrews
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526736529

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Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown by J. F. Andrews Pdf

“A fascinating study of the also-rans and almost-made-its of medieval history . . . Beautifully written and well researched, it is an engaging read.” —History . . . The Interesting Bits! When William the Conqueror died in 1087, he left the throne of England to William Rufus . . . his second son. The result was an immediate war as Rufus’s elder brother Robert fought to gain the crown he saw as rightfully his; this conflict marked the start of 400 years of bloody disputes as the English monarchy’s line of hereditary succession was bent, twisted and finally broken when the last Plantagenet king, Richard III, fell at Bosworth in 1485. The Anglo-Norman and Plantagenet dynasties were renowned for their internecine strife, and in Lost Heirs we will unearth the hidden stories of fratricidal brothers, usurping cousins and murderous uncles; the many kings—and the occasional queen—who should have been but never were. History is written by the winners, but every game of thrones has its losers too, and their fascinating stories bring richness and depth to what is a colorful period of history. King John would not have gained the crown had he not murdered his young nephew, who was in line to become England’s first King Arthur; Henry V would never have been at Agincourt had his father not seized the throne by usurping and killing his cousin; and as the rival houses of York and Lancaster fought bloodily over the crown during the Wars of the Roses, life suddenly became very dangerous indeed for a young boy named Edmund. “A journey through the minefield of opposing factions fighting for the crown of England.” —Books Monthly

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25T22:59:00Z
Category : History
ISBN : 9781669397366

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Summary of J. F. Andrews's Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 In 1100, Robert, duke of Normandy, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, returned from the Holy Land. He was a hero of the First Crusade, and he was the recognized heir to the throne of England. But his joy was short-lived; as Robert neared his native Norman soil, the news reached him that the king of England was dead and that he had been beaten to the crown by a younger brother. #2 Robert was a very different man from his father. They had one physical similarity, in that they both had William’s burly physique and barrel chest, but Robert inherited his mother’s lack of height. He was given the nickname Curthose in his youth, an epithet that stuck for the rest of his life. #3 Robert, the son of William the Conqueror, was duke of Normandy. He had spent his youth fighting for the duchy, and he was not inclined to let the reins of power slip from his own grasp. He was welcomed both in Flanders and at the court of Philip I of France. #4 The union between England and Normandy had been created by William the Conqueror, who had married Robert’s aunt, but Robert felt aggrieved that he had not been given the greater title. Rufus, having inherited his father’s kingdom and his bellicose temperament, did not see why he should not have Normandy as well as England.

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Graphix
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545942209

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The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2): A Graphix Book by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation!

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545470100

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The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

Author : Gerard Russell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781471114724

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Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms by Gerard Russell Pdf

Despite its reputation for religious intolerance, the Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths: one regards the Greek prophets as incarnations of God, another reveres Lucifer in the form of a peacock, and yet another believes that their followers are reincarnated beings who have existed in various forms for thousands of years. These religions represent the last vestiges of the magnificent civilizations in ancient history: Persia, Babylon, Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned how to survive foreign attacks and the perils of assimilation. But today, with the Middle East in turmoil, they face greater challenges than ever before. In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has, since the early 20th century, witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects. This development, along with the rippling effects of Western invasion, now pose existential threats to these minority faiths. And as more and more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and archival research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.

Author : Candace Camp
Publisher : HQN Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488058721

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A Stolen Heart by Candace Camp Pdf

A tale of danger, suspicion, and desire in Regency England by the New York Times–bestselling “consummate storyteller” (RT Book Reviews). Lord Thorpe’s new business partner is not what he expected. With her billowy black hair and creamy skin, Alexandra Ward is stunningly beautiful, brashly outspoken . . . and the perfect image of a wealthy woman long thought dead. Straight from America, Alexandra finds London fraught with danger. Her appearance on Thorpe’s arm sends shock rippling through society and arouses hushed whispers: is she a schemer in search of a dead woman’s fortune, or an innocent caught up in circumstances that she doesn’t understand? Someone knows the truth, someone who doesn’t want Alexandra to live long enough to learn anything. Only Lord Thorpe can help her now—if he can overcome his own suspicions . . .

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781407147796

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Wings of Fire 2: The Lost Heir by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The Wings of Fire saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is going home at last. She is eager to reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But her return doesn't go the way she imagined. An assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target.

Author : George Henty
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040516797

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The Lost Heir by George Henty Pdf

Author : Candace Camp
Publisher : HQN Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488058882

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Promise Me Tomorrow by Candace Camp Pdf

New York Times–Bestselling Author: He caught a thief in the act—and now she just might steal his heart . . . Lord Lambeth is captivated by Marianne Cotterwood. He knows not only that she’s off-limits, but that she’s keeping secrets—and he’s determined to unravel her mystery. Alone in the world, Marianne wishes she could remember her life before the orphanage. The only family she has is a warmly eccentric bunch of pickpockets and thieves. Marianne’s inborn grace makes her a natural at mingling among the wealthy while looking for valuables, but then Lord Lambeth catches her in the act. But someone else is interested in Marianne’s secrets, too. A dangerous shadow from her past is closing in, and Lord Lambeth is the only man she can turn to . . . “A consummate storyteller.” —RT Book Reviews

Author : Vivian Vande Velde
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Censorship
ISBN : 9780152045609

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Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde Pdf

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Author : MarcyKate Connolly
Publisher : Blink
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780310768333

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Heartless Heirs by MarcyKate Connolly Pdf

From New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly comes the sequel to Twin Daggers, which follows Aissa and Zandria on their mission to understand their unique magical bloodline, as well as unite the Magi and Technocrats before their sworn enemy can turn the simmering hate between the two peoples into an all-out war. Heartless Heirs: Combines fantasy and magic with a storyline that focuses on social issues Joins action and intrigue with love and romance Has a cover that features foil and embossing Aissa has never felt so trapped and alone even with her sister and friend by her side. Zandria—once her other half—has become cold and inflexible after her time in the Technocrats’ dungeon. Their friend Remy may still side with his father, a Magi leader who refuses to believe his spymaster has turned traitor. And Aissa herself is now an enemy of her Magi people after falling in love with—and binding her heart to—Aro, a Techno prince who puts all their lives at stake. Aissa is determined to uncover the secrets of the Alchemist Alliance that created her and Zandria’s unique magical powers ... as well as learn whether the Alliance’s research holds the key to healing the rift between the Magi and Technocrats after centuries of war. But with her people preparing for battle, it will take more than lost spells and hidden secrets to accomplish her goal. Especially as the bond between her and Aro grows deeper and threatens everything Aissa has ever believed. Also check out book one in the series: Twin Daggers

Author : George Alfred Henty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : England
ISBN : OCLC:1059536439

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The Lost Heir by George Alfred Henty Pdf

Author : Rivera Sun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1948016060

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The Lost Heir by Rivera Sun Pdf

Going beyond dragon-slayers and sword-swingers, The Lost Heir blends fantasy and adventure with social justice issues in an unstoppable story that will make you cheer! Two warring nations. One royal heir. A world about to explode. "Armed" with nonviolence and love, Ari Ara confronts prejudice, and injustice with the action that readers love!