Special Assignments

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Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588366693
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Book Synopsis Special Assignments by : Boris Akunin

Download or read book Special Assignments written by Boris Akunin and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-02-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Special Assignments, Erast Fandorin, nineteenth-century Russia’s suavest sleuth, faces two formidable new foes: One steals outrageous sums of money, the other takes lives. “The Jack of Spades” is a civilized swindler who has conned thousands of rubles from Moscow’s residents–including Fandorin’s own boss, Prince Dolgorukoi. To catch him, Fandorin and his new assistant, timid young policeman Anisii Tulipov, must don almost as many disguises as the grifter does himself. “The Decorator” is a different case altogether: A savage serial killer who believes he “cleans” the women he mutilates and takes his orders from on high, he must be given Fandorin’s most serious attentions. Peopled by a rich cast of eccentric characters, and with plots that are as surprising as they are inventive, Special Assignments will delight Akunin’s many fans, while challenging the gentleman sleuth’s brilliant powers of detection. Praise from England: “Boris Akunin’s wit and invention are a source of constant wonder.” –Evening Standard “[Fandorin is] a debonair combo of Sherlock Holmes, D’Artagnan and most of the soulful heroes of Russian literature. . . . This pair of perfectly balanced stories permit the character of Fandorin to grow.” –The Sunday Telegraph “Agatha Christie meets James Bond: [Akunin’s] plots are intricate and tantalizing. . . . [These stories] are unputdownable and great fun.” –Sunday Express “The beguiling, super-brainy, sexy, unpredictable Fandorin is a creation like no other in crime fiction.” –The Times

The coronation book of Queen Elizabeth II

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Publisher : Bounty Books
ISBN 13 : 9780753714492
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (144 download)

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Book Synopsis The coronation book of Queen Elizabeth II by : Octopus Publishing Group

Download or read book The coronation book of Queen Elizabeth II written by Octopus Publishing Group and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Coronation Knits

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ISBN 13 : 9780957228603
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (286 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronation Knits by : Susan Crawford

Download or read book Coronation Knits written by Susan Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning book of authentically styled knitwear offers 14 classic designs for all the family. Drawing on inspiration from the late 1940s & early 50s it focuses on fashion influences around the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation Knits is an enticing selection of designs inviting knitters to create something truly beautiful.

The Coronation Chair and Stone of Scone

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Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 178297153X
Total Pages : 659 pages
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Book Synopsis The Coronation Chair and Stone of Scone by : Warwick Rodwell

Download or read book The Coronation Chair and Stone of Scone written by Warwick Rodwell and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2013-06-02 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constructed in 1297−1300 for King Edward I, the Coronation Chair ranks amongst the most remarkable and precious treasures to have survived from the Middle Ages. It incorporated in its seat a block of sandstone, which the king seized at Scone, following his victory over the Scots in 1296. For centuries, Scottish kings had been inaugurated on this symbolic ‘Stone of Scone’, to which a copious mythology had also become attached. Edward I presented the Chair, as a holy relic, to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey, and most English monarchs since the fourteenth century have been crowned in it, the last being HM Queen Elizabeth II, in 1953. The Chair and the Stone have had eventful histories: in addition to physical alterations, they suffered abuse in the eighteenth century, suffragettes attached a bomb to them in 1914, they were hidden underground during the Second World War, and both were damaged by the gang that sacrilegiously broke into Westminster Abbey and stole the Stone in 1950. It was recovered and restored to the Chair, but since 1996 the Stone has been exhibited on loan in Edinburgh Castle. Now somewhat battered through age, the Chair was once highly ornate, being embellished with gilding, painting and colored glass. Yet, despite its profound historical significance, until now it has never been the subject of detailed archaeological recording. Moreover, the remaining fragile decoration was in need of urgent conservation, which was carried out in 2010−12, accompanied by the first holistic study of the Chair and Stone. In 2013 the Chair was redisplayed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Coronation of HM The Queen. The latest investigations have revealed and documented the complex history of the Chair: it has been modified on several occasions, and the Stone has been reshaped and much altered since it left Scone. This volume assembles, for the first time, the complementary evidence derived from history, archaeology and conservation, and presents a factual account of the Coronation Chair and the Stone of Scone, not as separate artifacts, but as the entity that they have been for seven centuries. Their combined significance to the British Monarchy and State – and to the history and archaeology of the English and Scottish nations – is greater than the sum of their parts. Also published here for the first time is the second Coronation Chair, made for Queen Mary II in 1689. Finally, accounts are given of the various full-size replica chairs in Britain and Canada, along with a selection of the many models in metal and ceramic which have been made during the last two centuries.

The Coronation

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781547070855
Total Pages : 460 pages
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Book Synopsis The Coronation by : Olivia Lynn Jarmusch

Download or read book The Coronation written by Olivia Lynn Jarmusch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Addison is only several weeks away from inheriting the Kingdom of Tarsurella. The entire Palace is ablaze with excitement, as the Royal Family prepares for the event of a lifetime. Despite the exciting event which is near at hand, Addison and his younger siblings (all seven of them!) must carry on with their daily activities. Addison's sisters, Princesses Bridget, Chasity, and Hope, have their struggles with being iconic European starlets of a modern day monarchy. The teen heiresses grace magazine covers, smile for photoshoots, and gracefully glide through important interviews-until a certain American popstar arrives on the scene. Kennetic Energy, the wildly popular band from the United States, is chosen to play at Addison's Coronation. David Carter, the band's handsome lead singer, fumbles through awkward moments with Princess Hope-in front of the cameras. When an embarrassing rumor sparks that Princess Hope is dating the young fellow, she is determined to get the band fired from their Royal gig. Meanwhile, Princess Chasity is dealing with her own fragile affairs of the heart. Her new security guard, Hanson Fletcher, is completely captivating, yet entirely frustrating. She attempts to keep the entrance of her heart firmly protected, while following the wisdom of Proverbs 4:23. But can she be successful in guarding her heart, from her security guard? The Coronation is Book #1 in The Tales of Tarsurella Trilogy.

The Coronation Book of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

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Publisher : Vogt Press
ISBN 13 : 1446510328
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)

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Book Synopsis The Coronation Book of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth by : Various

Download or read book The Coronation Book of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth written by Various and published by Vogt Press. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Coronation Everest

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Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571266029
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (712 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronation Everest by : Jan Morris

Download or read book Coronation Everest written by Jan Morris and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Exquisite, powerful . . . I can think of no better way of commemorating British exploration's culminating triumph.' Simon Winchester? Coronation Everest offers a breathtakingly intimate evocation of the most famous of all mountaineering exploits - and of perhaps the last great old-fashioned Fleet Street scoop. 'It was Morris who broke the news that a British-led expedition had conquered Mount Everest the day before the Queen's coronation in 1953 . . . Allied to physical courage in getting down the mountain and a dogged resourcefulness in getting the news home, Morris scooped the world and was launched on one of the most remarkable literary careers in the second half of the twentieth century.' Guardian Jan Morris's collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, Manhattan '45, A Writer's World and the Pax Britannica Trilogy. Hav, her novel, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award.

Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy

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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0008612986
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (86 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy by : Roy Strong

Download or read book Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy written by Roy Strong and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of coronations and the Royal Family, from acclaimed writer Roy Strong.

Medieval Self-Coronations

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108840248
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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Book Synopsis Medieval Self-Coronations by : Jaume Aurell

Download or read book Medieval Self-Coronations written by Jaume Aurell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-11 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first systematic study of the practice of royal self-coronations from late antiquity to the present.

Coronation Street Coloring Book

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Publisher : Hamlyn
ISBN 13 : 9780600634638
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (346 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronation Street Coloring Book by : ITV

Download or read book Coronation Street Coloring Book written by ITV and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in the history of your favorite soap with this fun and fascinating coloring book, which is sure to delight Corrie fans old and new. Not just a relaxing and creative activity book, this also serves as a potted history of the show with your favorite characters from over 55 years of storylines and drama. The book is made up of 45 scenes to color in, from Elsie Tanner in the very first show, through classic scenes and iconic title shots, and ending up with the stars of the current episodes. Coronation Street is Britain's longest-running and best-loved soap. Now you can pick up your coloring pencils and immerse yourself in the history of your favorite street.

Coronation of Glory

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Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780310382102
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (821 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronation of Glory by : Deborah Meroff

Download or read book Coronation of Glory written by Deborah Meroff and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1979 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictionalized story of the life of Lady Jane Grey of the House of Tudor, fifth in the royal line of succession after King Henry VIII.

Monarchy and Consent

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Publisher : Harvey Miller
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Monarchy and Consent by : Carra Ferguson O'Meara

Download or read book Monarchy and Consent written by Carra Ferguson O'Meara and published by Harvey Miller. This book was released on 2001 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coronation Book of Charles V of France, a de luxe manuscript made in 1365 is of considerable historical and art-historical importance. Its text des- cribes step by step te coronation ceremony of Charles V and Jeanne of Bour- bon, and its cycle of 38 miniatures illustrates in the greatest details the kingmaking and queenmaking ritual which was seen to constitute an expression of the political agenda of this Valois ruler. The author looks at the poli- tical and religious significance of coronation ritual and examines the way in which a changed conception of the monarchy (one in which the electors, members of the church and secular estates are given unprecedented promi- nence) is reflected in an entirely new pictorial realism.

Coronations

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520311124
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis Coronations by : János M. Bak

Download or read book Coronations written by János M. Bak and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascination with royal pomp and circumstance is as old as kingship itself. The authors of Coronations examine royal ceremonies from the ninth to the sixteenth century, and find the very essence of the monarchical state in its public presentation of itself. This book is an enlightened response to the revived interest in political history, written from a perspective that cultural historians will also enjoy. The symbolic and ritual acts that served to represent and legitimate monarchical power in medieval and early modern Europe include not only royal and papal coronations but also festive entries, inaugural feasts, and rulers' funerals. Fifteen leading scholars from North America, Britain, France, Germany, Poland, and Denmark explore the forms and the underlying meanings of such events, as well as problems of relevant scholarship on these subjects. All the contributions demonstrate the importance of in-depth study of rulership for the understanding of premodern power structures. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on the findings of ethnography and anthropology, combined with rigorous critical evaluation of the written and iconic evidence. The editor's historiographical introduction surveys the past and present of this field of study and proposes some new lines of inquiry. "For 'reality' is not a one-dimensional matter: even if we can establish what actually transpired, we still need to ask how it was perceived by those present." This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

The Coronation

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Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459725638
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Book Synopsis The Coronation by : Annie Bullen

Download or read book The Coronation written by Annie Bullen and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 2, 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey. In 2013 - 60 years later - a nation comes together once more to celebrate that special event.

Coronation Rites

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Total Pages : 246 pages
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The Drama of Coronation

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139474669
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis The Drama of Coronation by : Alice Hunt

Download or read book The Drama of Coronation written by Alice Hunt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coronation was, and perhaps still is, one of the most important ceremonies of a monarch's reign. This book examines the five coronations that took place in England between 1509 and 1559. It considers how the sacred rite and its related ceremonies and pageants responded to monarchical and religious change, and charts how they were interpreted by contemporary observers. Hunt challenges the popular position that has conflated royal ceremony with political propaganda and argues for a deeper understanding of the symbolic complexity of ceremony. At the heart of the study is an investigation into the vexed issues of legitimacy and representation which leads Hunt to identify the emergence of an important and fruitful exchange between ceremony and drama. This exchange will have significant implications for our understanding both of the period's theatre and of the cultural effects of the Protestant Reformation.

The State Counsellor

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Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0297864157
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (978 download)

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Book Synopsis The State Counsellor by : Boris Akunin

Download or read book The State Counsellor written by Boris Akunin and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dashing hero Erast Fandorin returns for another intriguing Russian crime caper, from the bestselling author of THE WINTER QUEEN. General Khrapov, newly appointed Governor-General of Siberia and soon-to-be Minister of the Interior, is murdered in his official saloon carriage on his way from St Petersburg to Moscow. The killer, disguised as Fandorin, leaves a knife thrust up to the hilt in his victim's chest and escapes through the window of the carriage. Can Fandorin escape suspicion? A battle of wills and ideals, revolutionaries and traditionalists and good versus evil.