Books are a problem, by Louisa Young (note the imp.

The History Girls: Hide & Seek, by Clare Mulley.

Why writing history is like science fiction by Deb.

We're going to need a bigger cabinet by Mary Hoffman.

That they met each other and were not averse to the match is plain, and that they went on to to produce at least 8 children during their marriage, some at relentless one year intervals, shows that they were compatible, but Geoffrey's very presence at the French court as head of his household and the past history of the Angevin counts to make that link with Aquitaine, tells a story of political wheeling and dealing that seems to me to be obvious, but often overlooked. She had been queen of France while Henry was still tied to his nurse's apron strings. Alienor at that point was of Geoffrey's circle, not Henry's. My question is: Who actually brokered that marriage deal? Geoffrey le Bel who was still head of the household, the pater familias and in charge of operations, or his 18 year old son, still in training, accomplished though he was? Here was a woman nine years older than Henry, a woman and queen with whom Geoffrey had been accustomed to dealing for almost 15 years. Now, here under their noses was a golden opportunity. Geoffrey had tried to betrothe Henry to one of Alienor and Louis's daughters some years earlier, but the plan had fallen through when Louis had turned the offer down. For decades he and his family had been trying to draw Aquiitaine and Poitou into their field of influence.

Henry had been conceived when he was just nineteen years old. A man in the prime of his life, renowned for his good looks and education. His father at the time was thirty eight and Count of Anjou. Here is a list of all of her grandkids and their parents to help keep track of who will likely be in King Charles' company during the coronation festivities.The eighteen year old Henry came to court with his father to negotiate on various political issues. The last royal procession where the majority of Queen Elizabeth's family was in attendance was her funeral, just a few months after her celebratory Platinum Jubilee. However, the Queen was the mother of three other children: Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. William's sons George and Louis precede him. Harry no longer serves as the “spare” heir, as he referenced in the title to his tell-all memoir. Their proximity to the throne is another big pull-King Charles is holding his official coronation in May, and right behind him in line for the throne is Prince William. The boys have grown up in the spotlight and their own wives and families have gotten the same harsh limelight. They are the sons of the late Princess Diana, who had a life and a tragic death that fascinated the public and is still the subject of much media and conversation. We most often hear about Prince William and Prince Harry when talking about Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren.

The autumn queen by elizabeth chadwick