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The World Of The Favourite

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Author : J. H. Elliott
language : en
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Release Date : 1998-08

The World Of The Favourite written by J. H. Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08 with categories.

Observers in England, Spain, France, and many other European states in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries grew increasingly alarmed by the growing influence of favourites, or minister-favourites. These individuals appeared to be usurping powers and duties normally exercised by monarchs. In this pioneering book, a team of international scholars considers the emergence of favourites in Europe. The contributors examine the relation of the rise of the European favourite to various aspects of power politics and court culture. They also investigate how the careers of individual favourites cast light on broader historic and power issues. Probing beyond the well-known life stories of such individual favourites and minister-favourites as the Duke of Buckingham, Cardinal Richelieu, and the Count-Duke of Olivares, the contributors inquire into the phenomenon of these powerful figures. Was their appearance on the European scene a matter of chance? How is it to be explained? How did favourites win, and retain, their hold on power? What was their relationship to their royal masters? How did they view themselves, and how did their contemporaries see them? And why did monarchs increasingly choose to rule without favourites as the seventeenth century drew to a close? This book provides many new insights into the intriguing role of the favourite in Early Modern Europe.

The Book Of Mythical Beasts And Magical Creatures

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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2020-10-01

The Book Of Mythical Beasts And Magical Creatures written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids. Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Thunderbird flying over North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump on board an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia. This is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.

My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World

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Author : Malcolm Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2020-12-29

My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World written by Malcolm Mitchell and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-29 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone! Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?Malcolm Mitchell, best-selling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver another hilarous and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favorite.

The Favourite

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Author : Ophelia Field
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-11-29

The Favourite written by Ophelia Field and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

'An incredible story crackling with royal passion, envy, ambition and betrayal ... Field's account of the psychological power play between Queen Anne and her confidante is surely definitive. A tour de force' Lucy Worsley Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, was as glamorous as she was controversial. Politically influential and independently powerful, she was an intimate, and then a blackmailer, of Queen Anne, accusing her of keeping lesbian favourites - including Sarah's own cousin Abigail Masham. Ophelia Field's masterly biography brings Sarah Churchill's own voice, passionate and intelligent, back to life. Here is an unforgettable portrait of a woman who cared intensely about how we would remember her - perfect for fans interested in the history behind the major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz with Olivia Colman and Emma Stone.

The Favourite

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1765

The Favourite written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1765 with Favorites, Royal categories.

The Favourite Game

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Author : Leonard Cohen
language : en
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Release Date : 2011-11-16

The Favourite Game written by Leonard Cohen and has been published by Emblem Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-16 with Fiction categories.

In this unforgettable novel, Leonard Cohen boldly etches the youth and early manhood of Lawrence Breavman, only son of an old Jewish family in Montreal. Life for Breavman is made up of dazzling colour – a series of motion pictures fed through a high-speed projector: the half-understood death of his father; the adult games of love and war, with their infinite capacity for fantasy and cruelty; his secret experiments with hypnotism; the night-long adventures with Krantz, his beloved comrade and confidant. Later, achieving literary fame as a college student, Breavman does penance through manual labour, but ultimately flees to New York. And although he has loved the bodies of many women, it is only when he meets Shell, whom he awakens to her own beauty, that he discovers the totality of love and its demands, and comes to terms with the sacrifices he must make.

Mazda Mx 5 Miata

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Author : Brian Long
language : en
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2007-02

Mazda Mx 5 Miata written by Brian Long and has been published by Veloce Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02 with Transportation categories.

This text presents the full, illustrated history of the car that reinvented the traditional sportscar and has enjoyed huge sales success and critical acclaim throughout the world.

Our Favourite Stories From Around The World

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996

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The Favorite Sister

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Author : Jessica Knoll
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2019-04-02

The Favorite Sister written by Jessica Knoll and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-02 with Fiction categories.

“Another irresistible thriller” (Entertainment Weekly) from Jessica Knoll—author of Luckiest Girl Alive—the New York Times bestselling story about two sisters whose lifelong rivalry combusts when they join the cast of a reality show—resulting in murder. Brett and Kelly have always toed the line between supportive sisters and bitter rivals. Brett grew up as the problem child, constantly in the shadow of the beautiful and brilliant Kelly—until Kelly tarnished her reputation by getting pregnant while in college and keeping the baby. Now Brett—tattooed, body-positive, engaged to a powerful female lawyer, and only twenty-seven—has skyrocketed to meteoric professional success through a philanthropic cycling business. Untethered by children of her own, she’s fueled by the bitter resentment of her youth. Brett’s become the fan favorite on a reality show featuring hyper-successful, beautiful, and hugely competitive entrepreneurial women—think Real Housewives meets Shark Tank. Goal Diggers’ success means Brett is the object of vitriol and jealousy among her cast mates. Meanwhile, Kelly, penniless and struggling to raise her daughter alone, finds herself crawling back to Brett to beg for a job. When Kelly is cast alongside Brett and her three shameless costars—Stephanie, Lauren, and Jen —shocking secrets come to light. And Brett and Kelly will do whatever it takes to keep the world, and their cast mates, in the dark. The show’s executives expect a season filled with the typical catfights and posturing that makes these shows catnip for the viewing public. But no one expects that the fourth season of Goal Diggers will end in murder… “Engrossing…Deliciously savage and wildly entertaining” (People, Book of the Week), The Favorite Sister is “a twisty, sexy thriller, jam-packed with wit and snark” (Glamour). This “binge-worthy beach read” (USA TODAY, 3 out of 4 stars) offers a scathing take on the oft-lionized bonds of sisterhood, and the relentless pressure to stay young, relevant, and salable.

The Anglo Dutch Favourite

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Author : David Onnekink
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-16

The Anglo Dutch Favourite written by David Onnekink and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-16 with History categories.

Hans Willem Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland (1649-1709) was the closest confidant of William III and arguably the most important politician in Williamite Britain. Beginning his career in 1664 as page to William of Orange, his fortunes gained momentum with the Prince's rise to power in The Netherlands and Britain, emerging as William's favourite at court from the 1670s onwards. Taking a broadly chronological approach, the central concern of this book is not simply to provide a biographical account of Portland's life, but to explore wider political themes within a European context. By analysing Portland's role within William's government it shows how royal favourites could still wield considerable influence on European events and help shape royal policy, particularly with regard to foreign policy. By engaging with the question of why such a figure emerged, this study helps illuminate the workings of William's government and the central role of his foreign entourage. Drawing from archival material in England, Scotland, France and The Netherlands, it ties the history of post-Revolution Britain with political events in the Netherlands. It also analyses Anglo-Dutch political relations during the crucial period of the Nine Years War, Britain's first major commitment to a continental war since the sixteenth century. In so doing it connects Dutch and British historiography and significantly contributes to our understanding of British politics during the 1690s, both domestically and within an international context.