Non-Fiction Works by Alison Weir
Explore the acclaimed non-fiction works by Alison Weir, featuring detailed histories and biographies of British royalty. Discover her meticulously researched books on Tudor England and beyond.
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
Drawing upon the rich fund of documentary material from the Tudor period, Alison Weir, author of 'Britain's Royal Families' and 'The Princes in the Tower', …
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The Princes in the Tower
by Alison Weir
Despite five centuries of investigation by historians, the sinister deaths of the boy king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, remain …
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The Wars of the Roses
by Alison Weir
Lancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families were locked in battle for control of the English throne. Kings were murdered …
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The Children of Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
“Fascinating . . . Alison Weir does full justice to the subject.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer At his death in 1547, King Henry VIII left four heirs …
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The Life of Elizabeth I
by Alison Weir
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An intimate, captivating portrait of Queen Elizabeth I that brings the enigmatic ruler to vivid life, from acclaimed biographer Alison …
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
by Alison Weir
In this beautifully written biography, Alison Weir paints a vibrant portrait of a truly exceptional woman and provides new insights into her intimate world. Renowned …
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Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
For fans of Wolf Hall, Alison Weir’s New York Times bestselling biography of Henry VIII brilliantly brings to life the king, the court, and the …
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Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley
by Alison Weir
Handsome, accomplished, and charming, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, staked his claim to the English throne by marrying Mary Stuart, who herself claimed to be the …
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Queen Isabella
by Alison Weir
In this vibrant biography, acclaimed author Alison Weir reexamines the life of Isabella of England, one of history’s most notorious and charismatic queens. Isabella arrived …
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Mistress of the Monarchy
by Alison Weir
In her remarkable new book, Weir recounts one of history's greatest love stories: the extraordinary tale of Katherine Swynford, an exceptional woman who became the …