Seattle Rep's KING CHARLES III: Beyond the Theatre | The Seattle Public Library

A Future History Play

by Bartlett, Mike

Book - 2015

The script of KING CHARLES III, for your reading pleasure. The script of KING CHARLES III, for your reading pleasure. Show less

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Game of Crowns

Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne

by Andersen, Christopher P.

Book - 2016

Like Bartlett in KING CHARLES III, Andersen imagines the day of Queen Elizabeth’s death and speculates on the fate of the monarchy. His dishy biography t...Show more Like Bartlett in KING CHARLES III, Andersen imagines the day of Queen Elizabeth’s death and speculates on the fate of the monarchy. His dishy biography takes readers inside the palace walls and into the lives of the women and men of the royal family. Show less

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Hack Attack

The Inside Story of How the Truth Caught up With Rupert Murdoch

by Davies, Nick

Book - 2014

Learn how an investigative journalist broke up the notorious News of the World phone-hacking enterprise whose extensive network of corruption infiltrated the highest levels of the British government. Learn how an investigative journalist broke up the notorious News of the World phone-hacking enterprise whose extensive network of corruption infiltrated the highest levels of the British government. Show less

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The News

A User's Manual

by De Botton, Alain

Book - 2014

A philosopher critiques the role of news in contemporary life and how the media promotes sensation over information. He questions the role the news media plays in our lives. A philosopher critiques the role of news in contemporary life and how the media promotes sensation over information. He questions the role the news media plays in our lives. Show less

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Loyalty

The Vexing Virtue

by Felten, Eric

Book - 2011

Familial loyalty is a major theme in KING CHARLES III. A writer for The Wall Street Journal, Felten approaches the idea of loyalty from historical as well as cultural, philosophical and personal perspectives. Familial loyalty is a major theme in KING CHARLES III. A writer for The Wall Street Journal, Felten approaches the idea of loyalty from historical as well as cultural, philosophical and personal perspectives. Show less

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Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Court

by Hardman, Robert

Book - 2012

In celebration of her diamond jubilee, Hardman, columnist for the Daily Mail, produces new material from interview archives and provides in-depth coverage of the queen’s relationship with prime ministers from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. In celebration of her diamond jubilee, Hardman, columnist for the Daily Mail, produces new material from interview archives and provides in-depth coverage of the queen’s relationship with prime ministers from Winston Churchill to David Cameron. Show less

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In Their Own Words

Queen Elizabeth II

DVD - 2015

This PBS DVD features footage of the Queen as she came of age and assumed her royal duties. In addition to her own statements, key figures give historical...Show more This PBS DVD features footage of the Queen as she came of age and assumed her royal duties. In addition to her own statements, key figures give historical perspective on significant events during her reign such as the onset of WWII and the end of Britain’s colonial empire. Show less

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Prince Harry

Brother, Soldier, Son

by Junor, Penny

Book - 2014

Prince Harry is a major character in KING CHARLES III, and this biography by English journalist and royal biographer Junor recounts the ups and downs of h...Show more Prince Harry is a major character in KING CHARLES III, and this biography by English journalist and royal biographer Junor recounts the ups and downs of his young life thus far, including his tumultuous childhood and recent press scandals as well as his charitable works. Show less

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Born to Be King

Prince Charles on Planet Windsor

by Mayer, Catherine

Book - 2015

This brief biography and character study of the Prince of Wales by a Time magazine journalist provides readers with deeper insight into the life and mind of the protagonist of KING CHARLES III. This brief biography and character study of the Prince of Wales by a Time magazine journalist provides readers with deeper insight into the life and mind of the protagonist of KING CHARLES III. Show less

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Shakespeare's Kings

The Great Plays and the History of England in the Middle Ages, 1337-1485

by Norwich, John Julius

Book - 2001

British playwrights like Bartlett have found inspiration in the monarchy since Shakespeare’s day. Historian Norwich chronicles events of the 14th and 15th...Show more British playwrights like Bartlett have found inspiration in the monarchy since Shakespeare’s day. Historian Norwich chronicles events of the 14th and 15th centuries that shaped Shakespeare’s history plays and explores the ways the playwright used history in his works. Show less

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One Rogue Reporter

DVD - 2015

In this satirical documentary, tabloid reporter Rich Peppiatt turns on his editors and influential figures of the British press, including Rupert Murdoch....Show more In this satirical documentary, tabloid reporter Rich Peppiatt turns on his editors and influential figures of the British press, including Rupert Murdoch. Part exposé, full of antics and pranks, the essential question of how the press should be regulated is at the core of Peppiatt’s quest to draw attention to the extent of corruption in the news industry. Show less

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The Illustrated History of the Kings & Queens of Britain

The Most Comprehensive Visual History of Every King and Queen of Britain, From Saxon Times Through the Tudors and Stuarts to Today

by Phillips, Charles

Book - 2012

This encyclopedic overview of the history of the British monarchy contains copious illustrations, paintings, photographs, maps, explanatory text and charts. This encyclopedic overview of the history of the British monarchy contains copious illustrations, paintings, photographs, maps, explanatory text and charts. Show less

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The Norton Shakespeare

by Shakespeare, William

Book - 2016

In homage to Shakespeare, Bartlett wrote KING CHARLES III in iambic pentameter and included allusions to some of his most famous works, such as Macbeth ...Show more In homage to Shakespeare, Bartlett wrote KING CHARLES III in iambic pentameter and included allusions to some of his most famous works, such as Macbeth and Hamlet. Revisit these plays and others with this definitive, acclaimed collection of the Bard's oeuvre. Show less

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Privacy

A Very Short Introduction

by Wacks, Raymond

Book - 2015

A former professor of law discusses, privacy, freedom of information and the public’s right to know. He addresses the risks associated with technology, h...Show more A former professor of law discusses, privacy, freedom of information and the public’s right to know. He addresses the risks associated with technology, human behavior, laws of the US and other countries governing the collection and dissemination of information in a thoughtful, compelling manner. Show less

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Dial M for Murdoch

News Corporation and the Corruption of Britain

by Watson, Tom

Book - 2012

Reading like fiction, this fast-paced investigative account propels the reader into the phone hacking and surveillance scandal that rocked Britain and its news industry in 2011. Reading like fiction, this fast-paced investigative account propels the reader into the phone hacking and surveillance scandal that rocked Britain and its news industry in 2011. Show less

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“The Queen is dead, long live The King!” After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, flanked by wife Camilla, sons William ...Show more “The Queen is dead, long live The King!” After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, flanked by wife Camilla, sons William and Harry, and daughter-in-law Kate. The Prime Minister proposes legislation designed to restrict the freedom of the press, which the newly crowned sovereign opposes, subverting the understood rules of British democracy. Written in blank verse, this smash Broadway and West End hit and the 2015 Olivier Award winner for Best New Play presents a modern take on the future of the British Royal Family. Show less