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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ENTITLED, 'THE MOST DEVASTATING ROYAL BIOGRAPHY EVER WRITTEN', DAILY MAIL THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Daily Mail Royal Book of the Year, 2021 'Darkly compelling...hundreds of eye-popping details...Gripping ... damning portrait of the Windsors' Daily Mail 'Book of...

Explore the fascinating life of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722). Rising from modest beginnings as the son of Sir Winston Churchill, an impoverished country gentleman, Johns fortunes changed when his sister Arabella became the mistress of James, Duke of York. This connection launched Churchills illustrious military career. His strategic acumen during the War of the Spanish Succession shattered the belief in French military invincibility, earning him the admiration of the British public. His marriage to Sarah Jennings, a close confidante of Queen Anne, his tactical switch...

For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen’s burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position - a challenge for anyone - but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen’s adviser and closest confidant and was known as such the world over. That said, he was wise enough to recognise his limitations and the constraints of his role.

In the final installment of Anthony Trollopes six Palliser novels, the unexpected death of Lady Glencora thrusts Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium, into the challenging role of single parent to his three children. The eldest, Lord Silverbridge, has just been expelled from Oxford; his younger brother, Gerald, is preparing to enter Cambridge; and the youngest, nineteen-year-old Lady Mary, has foolishly fallen for Francis Tregear, a gentleman with no fortune. Although Glencora had approved of Marys affection before her passing, the Duke remains unaware and is unlikely to endorse it. ...

For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered.

The 12th Duke of Beaufort, known to his friends as 'Bunter', inherited his Dukedom and Badminton House in 2017, at the age of sixty-five. But he is also a singer and songwriter with the rock group The Listening Device. Now he combines his responsibilities as Duke with his life as a rock performer. In this lively and anecdote-filled memoir, Harry Beaufort takes us behind the scenes of his varied life: from playing poker with politicians, to partying on Ibiza with film stars to people watching with The Queen from a balcony at Windsor Castle.

By the time of his death, Wellington had been prime minister twice, a shrewd personal advisor to four British monarchs, and one of the nation's most prominent politicians for three decades. Despite his nearly four decades of peacetime service in and out of politics, Wellington has remained one of the titans of the 19th century because of one June day in 1815. Then, as now, the duke of Wellington is best remembered for defeating Napoleon in the famous battle of Waterloo.

The divorce proof which shocked Britain in the so-called "Swinging '60s" when the 11th Duke of Argyll divorced his second wife Margaret amidst enough dirty linen to give the "investigative journalists" of the time enough copy to last for decades. The Duchess was the Paris Hilton of her time but in a more judgmental age. She paid the price financially then socially when His Grace produced the infamous "headless man" Polaroids at the divorce proof, ensuring her eternal ridicule and sparking off a debate about the link between morality and national decline.

The Beatles and Duke Ellington's Orchestra stand as the two greatest examples of collaboration in music history. Duke University musicologist Thomas Brothers delivers a portrait of the creative process at work, demonstrating that the cooperative method at the foundation of these two artist-groups was the primary reason for their unmatched musical success. Help! describes in rich detail the music and mastery of two cultural leaders whose popularity has never dimmed, and the process of collaboration that allowed them to achieve an artistic vision greater than the sum of their parts. 

Fourteenth-century Italy was chaotic: mercenaries swarmed across the land as competing city-states attempted to vie with each other for power, while pestilence and famine decimated populations. Into this cauldron was born Giangalezzo Visconti, a man who perfectly exemplified all the contradictions of his age. E. R. Chamberlin's The Count of Virtue is a remarkable study of the life and times of Giangaleazzo Visconti that provides fascinating insight into the political, social and cultural world of fourteenth-century Italy. 

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Duke Blue Devils Football Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Duke football—from game analysis and recruiting news to ACC matchups and roster developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Duke Blue Devils Football Today is your daily snapshot of Blue Devils football. Advertise on DNN: advertise@...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Duke Blue Devils Basketball News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Duke basketball—from game recaps and standout performances to ACC play and roster developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Duke Blue Devils Basketball News Today is your daily snapshot of Blue Devils basketball. Advertise on ...

The '91 Louisiana Governor's race was supposed to be forgettable. But when former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke shocked the nation by ousting incumbent Republican Governor Buddy Roemer in the primary, the world took notice. Democrat Edwin Edwards, a former three-term governor and two-time corruption defendant, was left alone to face Duke in the general election—and he was going to lose. Then a little-known state committeewoman stepped in with evidence of Duke's nefarious past. 

Delve into the remarkable life of Charles the Bold, the final Duke of Burgundy from the House of Valois. Born in 1433, Charles harbored a grand ambition transforming Burgundy into an independent kingdom and crowning himself as its king. Undertaking a relentless expansion of his territory through both acquisition and conquest, he sparked widespread unrest across western Europe. His bitter rivalry with Rene II of Lorraine, however, led to his untimely demise in 1477.

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Jefferson City News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Jefferson City—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Jefferson City News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Duquesne Dukes Basketball News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Duquesne basketball—from game recaps and player performances to conference play and roster developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Duquesne Dukes Basketball News Today is your daily snapshot of Dukes basketball. Advertise on ...

A rational voice in a world of chaos. We break down the topics and analyze them to distinguish between fact and speculation.Get ready for a paradigm shift as we give our social commentary on secret agendas behind social events, government systems, and the working of the "Shadow Government" behind the scenes. The show presents fringe topics, news, and social analysis.Shows post Wednesdays at 5am ESTThe website is https://JimDukePerspective.comPatreon page is https://patreon.com/jimdukeperspective

Welcome to The Duke Teynor Show—the podcast that proves artistry has no limits. Hosted by musical innovator Duke Teynor, this is where Southern Rock Rap meets Berlin techno, where outlaw country collides with EDM, and where the only rule is: there are no rules. Duke Teynor isn't just a musician—he's a creative force who refuses to be boxed in. From crafting gritty Southern outlaw anthems like "Dirt Road Renegade" and "Backroads & Broken Rules" to dropping German-language industrial techno bangers like "Kaltes Feuer," Duke represents the next generation of genre-defying artists. And on this...

From his earliest years, Prince William has been a photographer's dream come true in the same way his mother had been. While he is not necessarily known for his mother's media savvy, he is well liked by the media, and he is able, consciously or incidentally, to capitalize on this advantage. At the same time, from polo to charities, William is thoroughly his father Charles' son as a Windsor prince.

Duke's Download is weekly podcast hosted by James Duke Mason, where politics and pop culture collide! Each episode features candid conversations with influential voices from the worlds of activism, government, entertainment, and beyond. Exploring the stories, ideas, and experiences shaping our culture and driving change - all through a unique and insightful lens, offering fresh insights into the world around us.