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Authored Works

Carolyn Harris is a distinguished royal historian and accomplished author renowned for her insightful explorations into the lives and legacies of monarchs. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for historical accuracy, Harris expertly weaves narratives that transport readers through the corridors of royal palaces and into the hearts of historical figures. Her works offer captivating insights into the complexities of royal life, shedding light on the personal triumphs and tribulations of kings, queens, and their courts. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Harris brings history to life, captivating audiences with her profound understanding of the past and its enduring relevance.

Books

Peer Reviewed Scholarly Articles

Book Chapters

Newspaper, Magazine and Online Articles

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2012
  • The Ottawa Citizen “Cause for Celebration” December 3, 2012

  • The Globe and Mail “Constitutional Monarchy: The Canadian-Jamaican Divide” October 24, 2012

  • The Globe and Mail, “Pauline Marois should learn her province’s history”  August 10, 2012

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard, “The Sport of Kings and the Rest of the Family too”  August 5, 2012

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard “The Jubilee Queen of Canada” June 6, 2012

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard “The Celebrity Queen of Canada” June 5, 2012

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard “The Controversial Queen of Canada” June 4, 2012

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard “The Young Queen of Canada” June 2, 2012

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2011
  • The Kingston Whig-Standard, “The Monarchy and the Military”  July 16, 2011

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard, “Modernizing the Monarchy”  July 15, 2011

  • The Kingston Whig-Standard, “The appeal of Informal Royal Tour” July 14, 2011

  • The Globe and Mail, “The Royal Consort’s Royal request” June 27, 2011.

Scholarly Book Reviews

H-Russia​

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Royal Studies Journal

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Canadian Slavonic Papers
  • Review of Michael Romanov: brother of the last Tsar, diaries and letters 1916–1918 by Helen Azar and Nicholas B. A. Nicholson, 22 October 2020

  • Review of Tatiana Romanov, daughter of the last tsar: Diaries and letters, 1913–1918 by Helen Azar and Nicholas Nicholson, Canadian Slavonic Papers, Volume 58, Number 3, 2016 300-301.

  • Review of A Bride for Tsar: Bride-Shows and Marriage Politics in Early Modern Russia by Russell E. Martin. Canadian Slavonic Papers, Volume 55, Nos. 1-2, Mar.-June, 2013.

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University of Toronto Bookstore Review
  • Review of Born to Rule: Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria by Julia Gelardi. University of Toronto Bookstore Review Volume 19, Number 1, Fall 20

World History Encyclopedia Articles

Five Entries in the ABC-CLIO World History Encyclopedia
  1. Political Transformations in Austria-Hungary 1815-1914

  2. Climate and Revolution in France

  3. Eighteenth Century Feminist Writers in Europe

  4. Enlightened Despotism in Prussia, the Hapsburg Empire, Spain and Sweden

  5. The Holy Alliance and the Concert of Europe

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