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1	The Boleyn Inheritance more books like this by Philippa Gregory add to wishlist From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Queen's Fool, The Virgin's Lover, The Constant Princess" and "The Other Boleyn Girl" comes a tempestuous Tudor tale about two queens, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr, and the woman who destroys them both. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Highlander's Touch more books like this by Karen Marie Moning add to wishlist A New York Times Bestselling Author He was a mighty Scottish warrior who lived in a world bound by ancient laws and timeless magic. But no immortal powers could prepare the laird of Castle Brodie for the lovely accursed lass who stood before him. . . . When Lisa felt the earth move under her feet, the fiercely independent 21st-century woman never ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.41! \| first editions \| SVS
3	My name is Red more books like this by Orhan Pamuk, John Lee (Read by) add to wishlist In the late 1590s, the Turkish Sultan secretly commissions an illuminated book: a celebration of his life and his empire. At a time of violent fundamentalism, however, this is a dangerous proposition. Then one of the miniaturists is murdered. The Sultan demands an answer within three days. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Six Wives of Henry VIII more books like this by B Alison Weir, Alison Weir add to wishlist This history of the reign of King Henry VIII of England is told through the lives of his wives--Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age more books like this by William Manchester add to wishlist From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on the brink of collapse to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.02! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Mirror Mirror more books like this by Gregory Maguire add to wishlist a retelling of the Snow White story set in Renaissance Italy The world was called Monteflore, as far as she knew, and from her aerie on every side all the world descended. The year is 1502, and seven-year-old Blanca de Nevada lives perched high above the rolling hills and valleys of Tuscany and Umbria at Monteflore, the farm of her beloved father, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Dark Highlander more books like this by Karen Marie Moning add to wishlist This time-travel romance novel features Daegus MacKelter, a handsome 16th century Scotsman whose soul has been taken over by the spirits of 13 ancient and evil druids. While searching for a way to free himself from this curse, Daegus time travels to modern-day New York where he meets Chloe Zanders. A student of antiquities, Chloe just might be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare more books like this by Professor Stephen J Greenblatt add to wishlist Greenblatt interweaves a searching account of Elizabethan England with a vivid narrative of the playwright's life. Readers see Shakespeare learning his craft, starting a family, and forging a career for himself in the wildly competitive London theater world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Shakespeare: The World as Stage more books like this by Bill Bryson add to wishlist In this new installment in the critically acclaimed Eminent Lives series, Bryson explores the life and work of Shakespeare in a typically Brysonian fashion. That is to say, he has crafted a travelogue of sorts, narrating his quest for the Bard. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe more books like this by Laurence Bergreen add to wishlist A voyage into history, a tour of the world emerging from the Middle Ages, a chronicle of a desperate grab for commercial and political power, and more, this captivating tale rivals the most exciting thriller fiction. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Skye O'Malley more books like this by Bertrice Small add to wishlist There has never been a woman like Skye O'Malley. She is the courageous seafaring captain of her own mighty fleet, and intelligent enough to win a battle of wits with Queen Elizabeth. Follow along as Skye is swept up in a journey filled with romance and passion in her pursuit of a unique and eternal love.Ballantine Books see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A Knight in Shining Armor more books like this by Jude Deveraux add to wishlist When Dougless Montgomery's fiance dumps her in a churchyard, she weeps over the tomb of a 16th-century knight. Roused by her tears, he comes alive to calm the despairing Dougless. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.85! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Life of Elizabeth I more books like this by B Alison Weir, Alison Weir add to wishlist Acclaimed biographer Alison Weir brings the enigmatic Elizabeth to life as never before in a brilliantly researched, fascinating book that is both an enthralling epic and an amazingly intimate portrait. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.40! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Virgin's Lover more books like this by Philippa Gregory add to wishlist Philippa Gregory's historical novels concentrate on the Tudor period in England, and in this gripping installment she goes directly to the heart of the era: the beautiful Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. It's 1558, and the 25-year-old queen is trying to consolidate her power, which is threatened by her Scots cousin, Mary. At the same time, she is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Queen's Fool more books like this by Philippa Gregory add to wishlist In this eagerly awaited sequel to "The Other Boleyn Girl," readers return to Tudor England, where the offspring of Henry VIII ascend to the throne amid treason, poisonous rivalries, accusations of heresy, and unrequited love. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Henry VIII: The King and His Court more books like this by Alison Weir add to wishlist Weir's popular biography of the most famous king in English history deals with his life and life in the court--and conveys a prodigious amount of historical research. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $7.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Lady Elizabeth more books like this by Alison Weir add to wishlist Following the tremendous success of her first novel, "Innocent Traitor," which recounted the riveting tale of the doomed Lady Jane Grey, acclaimed historian and "New York Times"-bestselling author Weir turns her storytelling skills to the early life of young Elizabeth Tudor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Twentieth Wife more books like this by Indu Sundaresan add to wishlist Set in 16th- and 17th-century India, this debut novel about the Mughal Empire chronicles the story of the beautiful Mehrunnisa, whose love for the heir to the throne is continually thwarted until, late in their lives, they are united. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican more books like this by Benjamin Blech, Rabbi, Roy Doliner add to wishlist Two top scholars reveal the secret messages of protest that Michelangelo had hidden in his Sistine Chapel masterpiece, encouraging travelers to challenge the repressive Roman Catholic Church of the time. 16-page color photo insert. see all copies from $2.70! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Don Quixote more books like this by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra add to wishlist Perhaps the greatest--and certainly the most famous--novel ever written in Spanish, "Don Quixote" is the classic picaresque tale of a knight-errant living in a world which has no use for him. Written as a history, it gives an account of the life of Don Quixote of la Mancha, a deluded 17th-century Spaniard who believes himself to be a medieval ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings more books like this by Frank Zollner, Johannes Nathan add to wishlist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed one of the greatest minds of all time; his importance and influence are inestimable. This XXL-format comprehensive survey is the most complete book ever made on the subject of this Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist and all-around genius. With huge, full-bleed details of Leonardo's ... see all copies from $3.45! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor more books like this by Kathryn Lasky add to wishlist In a series of diary entries, Princess Elizabeth, the eleven-year-old daughter of King Henry VIII, celebrates holidays and birthdays, relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies, and agonizes over her father's health. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Sovereign more books like this by C J Sansom add to wishlist This third Shardlake novel is set in the autumn of 1541, during the reign of Henry VIII. This time Matthew Shardlake is faced with the most terrifying fate of the age: imprisonment in the Tower of London. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| SVS
24 view cover	Empires of the Sea: The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World more books like this by Roger Crowley add to wishlist In 1521, Suleiman the Magnificent, Muslim ruler of the Ottoman Empire, dispatched an invasion fleet to the Christian island of Rhodes. This would prove to be the opening shot in an epic struggle between rival empires and faiths for control of the Mediterranean and the center of the world. see all copies from $3.93! new only from $7.89! \| SVS
25 view cover	White Gold: The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and Islam's One Million White Slaves more books like this by Giles Milton add to wishlist The true story of white European slaves in 18th century Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco draws from unpublished letters and manuscripts written by slaves and by the padres and ambassadors sent to free them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.88! \| first editions

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