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Elizabeth I, James I, and Succession
Shakespeare and Beyond
Elizabeth I, James I, and Succession
On her deathbed, did Elizabeth really name James her successor? In an excerpt from The Stolen Crown, royal historian Tracy Borman reveals the lie about the controversial succession that ended the Tudor era and launched the Stuart reign in March 1603.
7 habits of highly effective social climbers
Shakespeare and Beyond
7 habits of highly effective social climbers
Imagine you want to become a power player in the rather authoritarian court of Queen Elizabeth. You want her to notice you in a favorable way, so you need to dress, act, and speak just right. Here are a few pointers.
The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots
Shakespeare and Beyond
The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots
Historian Jade Scott draws on hundreds of encrypted letters, including 57 recently unearthed letters in a French archive and decoded, to paint a vivid portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots in her new book, Captive Queen.
Power players beyond England - How to be a power player: global edition
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Power players beyond England - How to be a power player: global edition
Rule #13: Become the queen’s work spouse
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Rule #13: Become the queen’s work spouse
Rule #12: Dress for success
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Rule #12: Dress for success
Rule #11: Die a noble death
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Rule #11: Die a noble death
Rule #10: Lean in
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Rule #10: Lean in
Rule #9: Hang on to your head
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Rule #9: Hang on to your head
Rule #8: Hunt like a pro
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Rule #8: Hunt like a pro
Rule #7: Get on the gift list
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Rule #7: Get on the gift list
Rule #6: Eat, carve, fold
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