books by Alison Weir     books:     Alison Weir      The Life of Elizabeth I Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1999 Time for a Queen This magnificent book has me convinced that a woman can rule a complex country. My mind is changed and I think it's time for this country to elect a female president.             Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2006 Read it with an open mind! Alison Weir provides a fascinating interpretation of the facts surrounding King Edward II, Queen Isabella, Piers Gaveston, and Hugh le Despenser. If you have already made up your mind about these medieval figures and are closed off to any evidence that proves you ...             Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life (Ballantine Reader's Circle) Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2001 Facts versus Fluff This biography of a wonderful historical figure is well written and an enjoyable read. When facts about the central figure become gray the author turns to her husbands, political climate and children to draw upon more understanding of Eleanor. Touching on the ...             The Lady Elizabeth: A Novel Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2008 Great read Nice honest characters based on the history, as the author sees it in her mind.             Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2009             The Wars of the Roses Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1996 Both detailed and a fascinating read In this volume, Alison Weir yet again proves her skill and talent in providing a comprehensive history of her subject, while at the same time Engaging the reader with an exciting pleasure to read. The author proves again and again just how exciting history can be. ...             The Six Wives of Henry VIII Alison Weir Grove Press, 1991 Fill in the holes, if you have read other books about this period. A must read if you have been enticed by the interesting tale of the period... Perhaps you have read some of the fluffier books with more romance and fictional license. This is book fills in many of the holes. This book is a nice enjoyable read with great details that ...             The Princes in the Tower Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1995 Weir provides a watertight case of the guilt of Richard III In this painstaking work of meticulous historical research Alison Weir thoroughly uncovers the facts behind one of English history's greatest murder mysteries. Weir reconstructs the entire chain of events leading to the murders of the young princes, the 13 year old ...             The Children of Henry VIII Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1997 This is real history - not a whitewashed novel. I loved it! Recently I've become interested in the Tudors. I've been following the series on television and have also read a few historical novels. This book, however, is different because it is not a novel. It is a biography. All I can say is WOW - truth really is stranger ...             Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2007 Get to know the tragic nine day Queen A fascinating novel of the life of Lady Jane Grey, England's nine day Queen. Intelligent beyond her years, Jane is born to greedy and corrupt parents who plot to place her on the throne of England after Henry VIII's heir, Edward VI, dies. Jane, who is powerless to stop ...             Bear's Big Blue House: A Book of First Words Alison Weir, Janelle Cherrington Simon Spotlight, 1999 What's in Bear's Big Blue House? What a wonderful book for young readers just learning to read. Within this book you take a tour through Bear's house exploring room by room naming different items in each room. My 11 month old daughter has fun trying to find "Bear's" friends in each room. The words ...             Katherine Swynford Alison Weir Jonathan Cape, 2007 She became the mother of several dynasties..... I admire Alison Wier's writings enormously - she has a gift for telling a biography like a great novel and at the same time her research skills are immaculate. This book is a remarkable achievement, detailing as best as can be done, the amazing life of Katherine ...             Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy Alison Weir Pimlico, 2002 No-frills geneology I bought this book before it was even available in the States, and had it shipped from England. Wier has written a comprehensive geneology of the British royal family, dating back to the 8th century. There's short biographical data about most of the people, and some ...             Eleanor of Aquitaine: By the Wrath of God, Queen of England Alison Weir Vintage Books, 2008 A Force of Nature Anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of "The Lion in Winter" cannot help wanting to know more about Eleanor. In addition to her own titles of Queen of France, Queen of England, and heir to the Aquitaine, she gave birth to the rulers of Europe. "Her sons and ...             Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2004 Weir's Interpretation of the Mystery Like many people, I'm aware of who Mary Queen of Scots is, how she died and the death of her husband. But, I knew little about the actual details of the case, the atmosphere of the time, and the specific evidence against her. In this book, Alison Weir reveals her ...          products you might be interested in search for books aquitaine, ballantine, elizabeth, genealogy, lancaster, treachery      geepe.com    web randomly chosen DVD: Spotworks