10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMPRESS»
Discover the use of
empress in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
empress and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Last
Empress: A Novel
In this concluding volume Min gives us a compelling, very human leader who assumed power reluctantly and sacrificed all to protect those she loved and an empire that was doomed to die.
It is a path that will take her from stinking back alleys to the house of her God, from blood-drenched battlefields to the glittering palaces of Mijak. This is the story of Hekat, precious and beautiful.
A trailblazing debut, reissued with an introduction by acclaimed author David Levithan, and copious back matter, including three graphic novel stories by Sara Ryan (and artists Steve Leiber, Dylan Meconis, and Natalie Nourigat) about the ...
A fictional portrait of the last empress of China follows Orchid, a beautiful teenager from an aristocratic family, who is chosen to become a low-ranking concubine of the emperor and rises to a position of power in the Chinese court.
5
The
Empress Theophano: Byzantium and the West at the Turn of ...
A volume of essays on the Byzantine princess Theophano who died as empress of the Ottonian Empire in 991.
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Theodora:
Empress of Byzantium
This book is a gripping, long-overdue biography of one of the most intriguing and powerful female figures of Western history: Theodora of Byzantium.
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Nur Jahan :
Empress of Mughal India:
Empress of Mughal India
An intriguing, elegantly written account of Nur Jahan's life and times, this book not only revises the legends that portray her as a power-hungry and malicious woman, but also investigates the paths to power available to women in Islam and ...
Ellison Banks Findly Associate Professor of Religion and Asian Studies Trinity College, 1993
From the Hardcover edition.
9
The
Empress Theodora: Partner of Justinian
Presents a biography of the burlesqe actress who became the trusted partner of Byzantine emperor Justinian in both marriage and government affairs.
10
The Will of the
Empress
Sandry, Daja, Briar, and Tris, are older now and back together again, in an exciting and much-awaited, stand-alone novel by everyone's favorite mage, Tamora Pierce.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMPRESS»
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empress is used in the context of the following news items.
Actress Empress Njamah goes on Summer Holiday with her Mother
Empress Njamah revealed that she is taking the trip for her yearly medical checkup as well as her summer holiday and she decided to take her ... «Bella Naija, Jul 15»
Fading Dowager Empress of Chappaqua 'Campaign' Setting Off …
Fading Dowager Empress of Chappaqua 'Campaign' Setting Off Alarm Bells on Left. Did you know Hillary! is really a conservative? by Michael ... «PJ Media, Jul 15»
Machiko Satonaka focuses on ancient character: Manga depicts …
Vividly depicting the eventful life of Empress Jito (645-702) and other historical figures of her age, “Tenjo no Niji” has spawned an ancient ... «The Japan News, Jul 15»
Empress goes through “Prohibition Month” in July
Lips that touched liquor didn't touch these women's lips, apparently, from 1920-1933. The Empress Theatre in Vallejo has to go alcohol free for ... «Vallejo Times Herald, Jul 15»
The empress of soul Gladys Knight, Bournemouth International …
EMPRESS of Soul Gladys Knight is on a seven-date UK tour that includes the Bournemouth International centre tomorrow. The seven times ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
Actress, Empress Njamah Stages Lavish Party For Less Privileged …
Popular Philantropist and Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah staged a lavish children's party for the less privileged at her residence in Garki, ... «Entertainment Express, Jul 15»
Yahia and Cairo Marriott awaken Khedive Ismail and Empress …
Many years ago Khedive Ismail bought an island, built a bridge to connect it with the city then started constructing the country's most beautiful ... «Daily News Egypt, Jul 15»
Empress Njamah Building Classrooms For Kids In Her Charity …
Veteran Nollywood star, Empress Njamah, has shared photos from her recent visit to needy children looked after by her charity organization, ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»
Fading Dowager Empress of Chappaqua Dragging Down Dems
Hard to believe, but the collapsing Hillary! campaign is diminishing Democratic enthusiasm for their elderly, infirm, unethical and possibly ... «PJ Media, Jun 15»
Europe's Empress stays silent
... implications for the continent's economic stability and political future, the woman they call “Europe's Empress” was neither seen nor heard. «Politico, Jun 15»