Overview
Beleaguered by scandal, betrayed by faithless spouses, bedeviled by ambitious children, the kings and queens of Great Britain have been many things, but they have never been dull. Some sacrificed everything for love, while others met a cruel fate at the edge of an axman's blade. Behind the Palace Doors features stories covering every monarch, from randy Henry VIII to reserved Elizabeth II; debunks historical myths; serves up surprising anecdotes; and covers four family trees spanning every royal house, from the Tudors to the Windsors. From the truth behind the supposed madness of King George to Queen Victoria's surprisingly daring taste in sculpture, Behind the Palace Doors ventures beyond the rumors to tell the unvarnished history of Britain's monarchs, highlighting the unique mix of tragedy, comedy, romance, heroism, and incompetence that has made the British throne a seat of such unparalleled fascination.
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Author: Michael Farquhar ,
James Langton
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
ISBN: 9798200092093
Publication Date: 22 June 2011
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"A palatable, lively rendition of the British imperial blues.-- ""Kirkus"" ""A palatable, lively rendition of the British imperial blues."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Farquhar's style is a breezy pleasure throughout."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Narrator James Langton lends his Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama cachet to transport the listener seamlessly to the British Isles...Fun for history buffs and those loving all things about the royals, especially the dirt."" -- ""Library Journal Starred Audio Review"" ""This is a well-researched popular retelling of some outrageous periods in the lives of perennially intriguing rulers. A good selection for lighter history reading on the lives of British monarchs and really good scandals."" -- ""Library Journal"""
Author Information
Michael Farquhar is the author of three bestsellers: A Treasury of Royal Scandals, A Treasury of Great American Scandals, and A Treasury of Deception, as well as A Treasury of Foolishly Forgotten Americans. He is coauthor of The Century: History as It Happened on the Front Page of the Capital's Newspaper, and his work has been featured in publications including the Washington Post, where he was a writer and editor for ten years. He has also appeared as a commentator on such programs as the History Channel's Russia: Land of the Tsars and The French Revolution. Michael lives in Washington, D.C. James Langton, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.
