William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England
Author: William (of Malmesbury)
Publisher:
Published: 1895
Total Pages: 604
ISBN-13:
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Gesta Regum Anglorum
Author: William (of Malmesbury)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 543
ISBN-13: 0198206828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWilliam of Malmesbury's Regesta Regum Anglorum (Deeds of the English Kings) is one of the great histories of England, and one of the most important historical works of the European Middle Ages. Volume II of the Oxford Medieval Texts edition provides a full historical introduction, a detailed textual commentary, and an extensive bibliography. It forms the essential complement to the text and translation which appeared in Volume I.
Arthur and the Kings of Britain
Author: Miles Russell
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2017-03-15
Total Pages: 455
ISBN-13: 1445662752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fresh look at the text which introduced for the first time some of the key figures in British myth and legend.
The Kings & Queens of Anglo-Saxon England
Author: Timothy Venning
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2013-01-15
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 1445624591
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA major re-examination of an important period in British history
Of Chronicles and Kings
Author: John Bergsagel
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Published: 2015-12-09
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 8763542609
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume collects the proceedings of a symposium on the manuscript Kiel, University Library S. H. 8 A. 80, which contains the earliest copy of the so-called “Roskilde Chronicle” as well as the complete monastic Offices and Masses of the Danish saint Knud Lavard. Thirteen scholars offer a variety of analyses of the manuscript, including studies of the crusades and crusaders in the liturgy, kingship and sanctity in the lives of British and Scandinavian saints, and the writing of patriotic history.
Recent Acquisitions: A Selection, 2018–2020: Part I: Antiquity to the Late Eighteenth Century
Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 2021-02-15
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first of a special two-part edition of Recent Acquisitions, this Bulletin celebrates works acquired by the Museum in 2019 and 2020, many of which were gifts bestowed in honor of the Museum’s 150th anniversary year. Highlights of Recent Acquisitions 2019–2020 include a sumptuous set of handscrolls depicting The Tale of Genji, a second-century Roman wellhead, a drawing of a landscape by French artist Claude Lorrain, and nearly one hundred Indian paintings. This publication also honors the many generous contributions from donors that make possible the continued growth of The Met's collection.
Kings & Queens of England and Scotland
Author: Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher:
Published: 2023-03-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780241639641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the vivid stories of Britain's iconic rulers, from 600 CE to the present day. From the Saxons to the Windsors, Britain's royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which was crowned at the age of eight? Kings and Queens of England and Scotland documents the public and private lives of the royal dynasties. Year-by-year chronologies reveal the major events of each monarch's reign, while family trees trace the royal lineage and claim to the throne of each royal house. This new edition features recent royal events, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and a biography of King Charles III. With crisp biographies of each sovereign, illustrated with contemporary portraits, painting, or statues. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential handy reference for all history buffs, and includes the following: - Accessible guide to the monarchs of both England and Scotland with extensive royal history distilled into a handy, compact format. - Concise summaries of every English sovereign from Alfred the Great and his Saxon ancestors to King Charles III. - Family tree for each of the royal houses. - Contemporary portraits, paintings, or photographs with each monarch's profile. - Concise bullet-point summaries of key events in each monarch's reign. The ideal history book for history buffs of all ages, whether you are or know of a fan of royal history, or looking for the perfect gift book for history students - Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is your go-to guide for a complete history of the monarchy.
Shakespeare's English Kings
Author: Peter Saccio
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2000-04-20
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 019988076X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFar more than any professional historian, Shakespeare is responsible for whatever notions most of us possess about English medieval history. Anyone who appreciates the dramatic action of Shakespeare's history plays but is confused by much of the historical detail will welcome this guide to the Richards, Edwards, Henrys, Warwicks and Norfolks who ruled and fought across Shakespeare's page and stage. Not only theater-goers and students, but today's film-goers who want to enrich their understanding of film adaptations of plays such as Richard III and Henry V will find this revised edition of Shakespeare's English Kings to be an essential companion. Saccio's engaging narrative weaves together three threads: medieval English history according to the Tudor chroniclers who provided Shakespeare with his material, that history as understood by modern scholars, and the action of the plays themselves. Including a new preface, a revised further reading list, genealogical charts, an appendix of names and titles, and an index, the second edition of Shakespeare's English Kings offers excellent background reading for all of the ten history plays.
A Brief History of British Kings & Queens
Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2014-03-27
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 147211731X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.
Chronicle of the Royal Family
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: J L International Publishing, Incorporated
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 632
ISBN-13: 9781872031200
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChronicle of the Royal Family is a unique and compelling record of the longest-surviving and best-loved royal family in the world. From Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II, kings and queens have shaped the destiny of the British Isles. This book recaptures the full, thrilling drama in the distinctive Chronicle style that brings history to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book reports events of the past as though they had just happened. It is a saga not simply of power struggles, political intrigues and the rise and fall of empire, but also of personal joy and tragedy, heroism and scandal. It is also right up to date, highlighting the private and public lives of today's royal family ... Special features of this book are a gazetteer detailing the principle palaces and royal residences, past and present, and a wallchart depicting the royal family trees of Great Britain from 840 to the present day. This book is a lively and authoritative work of reference for people of all ages. It rekindles memories of great events and serves as a lasting celebration of one thousand years of royalty.--Book jacket.
