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Dark History of the Kings & Queens of Europe
'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.' - William Shakespeare'I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.' - Catherine the Great To …
Dark History of the Popes
In the 10th century, being head of the Catholic Church didn't stop Pope John XII from allegedly committing incest with his sisters, calling on pagan gods and goddesses, being an …
Dark History of the Kings & Queens of England
Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the …
Hitler Youth
'Whoever has the youth has the future. My teaching will be hard. Weakness will be knocked out of them. A violently active, dominating, brutal youth - that is what I am after.' - …
Ritual Sacrifice
The principle of sacrifice is as old as human life itself. This book provides an overview of sacrificial practices around the world since prehistoric times. It also examines the …
Life in a Medieval Castle
How would you feel if you woke up in a medieval castle tomorrow morning? What would your bed be like? What would you eat? What sights and smells would be around you? Whisking you …
Monarchy: The History of an Idea
Brenda Ralph Lewis presents an informative overview of how kings and queens came about and of the many forces that have shaped the identity of monarchy and in many cases caused its …