When beloved warrior hero Damen's brother siezes the throne of Akielos unjustly, rightful heir Damen is sold as a pleasure slave to Prince Laurent of the enemy Vere Kingdom, and is soon caught up in court intrigue that threatens him and his new master.

Describes the requirements and role of a duchess today, and provides examples of real duchesses past and present. Features color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

"Discusses monarchies as a political system, and details the history of monarchies throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

This book discusses "monarchy," the most ancient of political systems, from the rulers of ancient Egypt to the constitutional monarchy of Elizabeth II today.

A monarchy is a system in which one person holds absolute power over all the people in a country. But how does this idea work in action? This fascinating title looks at monarchy, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares kings and queens past with present monarchs and explores the most intriguing monarchs in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind monarchy, how it works in action, and the countries in which this political...

"Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite England's various kingdoms, forty-one kings and queens have sat on Britain's throne: "shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue's gallery of weak, lazy, or evil monarchs," as Tracy Borman evocatively describes them in her sparkling chronicle, Crown & Sceptre. Ironically, during very few of these 955 years has the...

1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the cruel reign of the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop him from commandeering their land for his recreational use, banning and burning books, and kidnapping and horrifically abusing women and girls as his personal playthings. Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom's turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, becomes the king's latest prey, Iseul leaves the relative...

Aurelia thought she saved her kingdom, only to watch it fall apart and have her people turn against her. Retreating to Greythorne Manor, a friend's ancestral home, she is surrounded by enemies-- even the house itself seems to have a sinister desire to harm her. Yet Aurelia is determined to protect her family even through her darkest moments. When all seems grim, will Aurelia find a spark of hope from a love she thought long lost? -- adapted from jacket...