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Red Fortress: History and Illusion in the Kremlin by Catherine Merridale (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Dec 9, 20130 min read

Red Fortress: History and Illusion in the Kremlin by Catherine Merridale (Review)

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Carolyn Harris

Dec 7, 20131 min read

New book chapter “King John and Magna Carta in Popular Culture” in Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor

My article “King John and Magna Carta in Popular Culture” has been published on the website for the Magna Carta 2015 Canada touring...

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Carolyn Harris

Dec 5, 20131 min read

The Top Ten Royal History Books of 2013

During this past year, I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing dozens of royal history books for this site. Here are my top ten...

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The Diary of Olga Romanov: Royal Witness to the Russian Revolution by Helen Azar (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Dec 3, 20130 min read

The Diary of Olga Romanov: Royal Witness to the Russian Revolution by Helen Azar (Review)

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The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Dec 1, 20130 min read

The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan (Review)

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Canada and the Crown: Essays On Constitutional Monarchy Now Available For Pre-Order

Carolyn Harris

Nov 29, 20131 min read

Canada and the Crown: Essays On Constitutional Monarchy Now Available For Pre-Order

Click here for more information about the book and contributors Click here to pre-order Canada and the Crown: Essays On Constitutional...

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The Magna Carta: Coming to Canada in 2015

Carolyn Harris

Nov 20, 20131 min read

The Magna Carta: Coming to Canada in 2015

In the next week, my articles about The World in 2015 and King John in Popular Culture will also be published on the Magna Carta 2015...

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Carolyn Harris

Nov 19, 20131 min read

My Feature Article, “Warrior Monarchs” in the December 2013 Issue of Military History Monthly

The December 2013 issue of Military History Monthly is now on newsstands. The issue contains my feature article, “Warrior Monarchs:...

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The Boleyn Women by Elizabeth Norton (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Nov 19, 20130 min read

The Boleyn Women by Elizabeth Norton (Review)

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Edward the Confessor: King of England by Peter Rex (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Nov 14, 20130 min read

Edward the Confessor: King of England by Peter Rex (Review)

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Carolyn Harris

Nov 14, 20131 min read

The Prince of Wales at 65

My interview with Janet Davison of CBC.ca about the Prince of Wales, who turns 65 today during an official visit to India and Sri Lanka,...

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Royal Exiles From Richard the Lionheart to Charles II by Iain Soden (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Nov 12, 20131 min read

Royal Exiles From Richard the Lionheart to Charles II by Iain Soden (Review)

While, Richard I, Edward IV and Charles II ultimately escaped from imprisonment or exile and reclaimed their kingdoms, there was no happy...

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Carolyn Harris

Nov 9, 20131 min read

Royalty and Remembrance Day

My column in this weekend’s edition of the Kingston Whig-Standard looks at the influence and involvement of royalty regarding Remembrance...

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Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China by Jung Chang (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Nov 6, 20131 min read

Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China by Jung Chang (Review)

While Cixi was interested in modernizing the rest of China, her court remained as it had been for centuries with eunuchs addressing the...

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My Thoughts on Diana: A Film by Oliver Hirschbiegel

Carolyn Harris

Nov 1, 20132 min read

My Thoughts on Diana: A Film by Oliver Hirschbiegel

There’s a element of truth to this approach. In his book, On Royalty, journalist Jeremy Paxman described being invited to lunch at...

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Carolyn Harris

Nov 1, 20131 min read

My Interview with CBC.ca about the Iconic Image of Diana, Princess of Wales

I am quoted in an article by Janet Davison of CBC.ca about the enduring, iconic image of Diana, Princess of Wales The Diana film starring...

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Carolyn Harris

Oct 23, 20131 min read

My Interviews with CBC.ca and Today.com about Prince George and his Godparents

I’m quoted in a couple of articles published today about Prince George of Cambridge, the christening and the godparents. Click here to...

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Carolyn Harris

Oct 22, 20131 min read

My CBC Radio Interviews About Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening on October 23

I will be discussing Prince George of Cambridge’s christening on CBC radio early in the morning on October 23. Here’s the cross-Canada...

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Carolyn Harris

Oct 18, 20131 min read

Princess Anne’s Visit Strengthens Bond With Kingston

My column in this weekend’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses Princess Anne’s 43 years of Canadian tours including two previous visits to...

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The Kings and Queens of Scotland by Timothy Venning (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Oct 18, 20130 min read

The Kings and Queens of Scotland by Timothy Venning (Review)

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