' Packed with vivid character sketches & lyrical description Tremlett has told a gripping story full of beauty & darkness' The Times In 1474 a twenty-three year old woman ascended the throne of Castile the largest & strongest kingdom in Spain Ahead of her lay the considerable challenge not only of being a young female ruler in an overwhelmingly male-dominated world but also of reforming a major European kingdom that was riddled with crime corruption & violent political factionism Her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon was crucial to her success bringing together as it did two kingdoms but it was a royal partnership in which Isabella more than held her own Her pivotal reign was long & transformative uniting Spain & laying the foundations not just of modern Spain but of the one of the world's greatest empires With authority & flair acclaimed historian Giles Tremlett Tremlett relates the story of this legendary if controversial first initiate in a small club of great European queens that

Includes:: Elizabeth I of England Russia's Catherine the Great & Britain's Queen Victoria

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Isabella of France married Edward II in January 1308 & afterwards became one of the most notorious women in English history In 1325 she was sent to her homeland to negotiate a peace settlement between her husband & her brother Charles IV king of France She refused to return Instead she began a relationship with her husband's deadliest enemy the English baron Roger Mortimer With the king's son & heir the future Edward III under their control the pair led an invasion of England which ultimately resulted in Edward II's forced abdication in January 1327 Isabella & Mortimer ruled England during Edward III's minority until he overthrew them in October 1330 A rebel against her own husband & king & regent for her son Isabella was a powerful capable & intelligent woman She forced the first ever abdication of a king in England & thus changed the course of English history Examining Isabella's life with particular focus on her revolutionary actions in the 1320s this book corrects the many myths surrounding her & provides a vivid account of this most fascinating & influential of women ...

Amiibo are a series of character toys that interact with games on the Nintendo Wii U & 3DS; When an amiibo is placed on the Game Pad that character will be brought into the game; As you play your figure&s data will also be updated so keep playing to make your amiibo unique; There is a wide range of characters from numerous games to choose from so collect them all Key Featuresamiibo are a series of character toys that interact with games on the Nintendo Wii U & 3DSWhen an amiibo is placed on the Game Pad that character will be brought into the game As you play your figure&s data will also be updated so keep playing to make your amiibo unique There is a wide range of characters from numerous games to choose from so collect them all ...

Standing in front of a small rocky outcrop this elegant fairy wears a long black dress her black wings spread wide behind her She looks to the side as her long raven-coloured hair tumbles past her shoulders one delicately gloved hand resting on the brown stone Climbing the rocks around her tail curling around her lovingly a small white dragon looks up at her with admiration Perfect for adding a touch of elegance & fantasy to any space this fantastic figurine makes a great gift for anyone who keeps their composure in any circumstances ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Isadora Duncan was the most iconic free-style dancer of the twentieth century who courted both admiration & scandal in equal measure Her unique style of dancing made her the guests of Kings Queens nobility & Russian revolutionaries ultimately making her the peoples dancer But her Bohemian lifestyle & unorthodox morality led to a personal life that was marred by misunderstanding tragedy & ultimately her own untimely death Adapted for the screen by Melvyn Bragg Isadora burns her parents marriage license as a little girl & pledges her life to Beauty & Art Whilst her genius for dance & free spirit causes a sensation across Europe her na&2ve effervescent radiance leads to an almost accidental succession of lovers in Paris Singer (Jason Robards) Gordon Craig (James Fox) & Sergel Essenin (Ivan Tchenko) As she sips champagne & dictates her memoirs at the Negresco Hotel in Nice Isadora reflects upon a life & art that were anything but conventional&8230; Actors Vanessa Redgrave John Fraser James Fox Jason Robards Ivan Tchenko Directors Karel Reisz Format Dolby Widescreen Language English Region Region B2 (Read more about DVDBlu-ray formats) Aspect Ratio 169
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Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & Isadora is a bit of both So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal From roasting marshmallows on a campfire to making friends with a mermaid
- special things happen when Isadora's around! With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite!
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Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & she is a bit of both Isadora's class are going on a school trip to an old castle The castle's a little bit spooky & it doesn't help that there's thunder & lightning outside While Isadora investigates the castle dungeon she discovers a surprising new friend He's a little different like her so Isadora's going to have to try & find a way of introducing him to her friends without them getting too much of a shock With a gorgeous glittery cover irresistible pink & black artwork throughout & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite! ...

Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & Isadora is a bit of both She loves the night bats & the colour black but she also loves the outdoors using her magic wand & the colour pink When it's time for Isadora to start school she's not sure where she belongs
- vampire school or fairy school? With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite!
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Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy & her dad is a vampire & she is a bit of both When her mum & dad come along on a school trip to the ballet Isadora worries that they might not be like normal mums & dads But she has even bigger problems when Pink Rabbit goes missing Will she be able to find him before the curtain rises? With irresistible pink & black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster & a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming & funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O' Day & Squishy Mc Fluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic & sparkle with a bit of bite! ...

Isadora is excited for her first ever trip to the fun fair but when she arrives it's not quite as magical as she expected Luckily her cousin Mirabelle has a plan to make the fairground rides extra special What could possibly go wrong? ...