MARIA PERRY is a graduate of Somerville College, Oxford, where she read history. 'A compelling portrait...the Elizabeth whom Perry presents is not the enigma of myth, triumphant but unfathomable.

This novel, written in the form of an allegory, tells the story of the town "Mansoul" (Man's soul).

The book is written in Twain's signature witty and engaging style, drawing readers into the world of 15th century France with rich details and colorful characters.

The scandalous true story of Mary Boleyn, infamous sister of Anne, and mistress of Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn, 'the infamous other Boleyn girl', began her court career as the mistress of the king of France.

This volume seeks to fulfill two crucial needs for students of Tudor England. First, it brings together some of the most readable of the recent innovative essays and articles into a single book.

"A Thomas More Sourcebook" brings together classic texts by and about Thomas More to reflect his views on education, politics, church-state relations, love, and friendship.

Gerald Bray’s comprehensive collection covers the period from 1526 to 1700. The book contains many texts previously relatively inaccessible, along with others more widely known.

If you'd just write about the real Diana, it would make all the difference.'" --Lady Colin Campbell Who was the real Diana?

A 20-volume seventeenth-century work (reissued in a 1905-7 edition) which follows Hakluyt in recording voyages of exploration.

New Atlantis Francis Bacon - The New Atlantis is Sir Francis Bacon's creation of an ideal land where its citizens uphold the common qualities of "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit.