The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens
Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Running PressBook Pub
Published: 1999-09
Total Pages: 808
ISBN-13: 9780786706921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history
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Author: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Running PressBook Pub
Published: 1999-09
Total Pages: 808
ISBN-13: 9780786706921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history
Author: Cath Senker
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Published: 2020-04-03
Total Pages: 443
ISBN-13: 1838576983
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho was the first king of England? Did Henry I assassinate his brother? How did 'Bloody Mary' reinstate Roman Catholicism? For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. In this beautifully illustrated book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones, religious fanatics, brilliant economists, masters of diplomacy and the power hungry. But whether they have abused their power or used it for good, each monarch has played a part in the rich tapestry of British history, coping with both international and civil wars, rebellions and criticism. The Kings & Queens of Britain introduces this fascinating thousand-year history, providing rich biographical detail of Britain's remarkable monarchs.
Author: Ian Crofton
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780857385314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA richly illustrated history of the lives and reigns of the kings and queens of England - from the house of Wessex to the house of Windsor.
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.
Author: John Cannon
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2009-03-26
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 0191580287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis authoritative and accessible guide to the British monarchy spans the Romano-British rulers of 55 BC to the present day House of Windsor. Generously illustrated with maps, photos, paintings, and genealogies, it contains a wealth of information on the rulers of Britain, including their policies, personalities, key dates, and legacies. There are almost 600 entries, which are organised by regions up to 1066 and by royal lines thereafter. Feature articles throughout the guide provide in-depth information on key royal topics, including Coronations, Regalia, the Tower of London, and - new to this edition - Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Revised and updated to include recent events, such as the second marriage of Prince Charles, this new edition also contains a topical introductory article on the changing role of the monarchy. There is a useful glossary, a list of recommended further reading, and a new appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via a companion website. Comprehensive and elegantly written, this fascinating guide to the British monarchy is an essential reference resource for teachers and students of British history, and for anyone with an interest in Britain's rulers through the ages.
Author: David Soud
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-09-01
Total Pages: 905
ISBN-13: 1626862710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the House of Wessex to the House of Windsor, follow the pageant of personalities that have made Great Britain what it is today. Fascinating biographies of the British monarchs from the time of Roman Brittania to present day answer your every question about the country’s aristocracy. Details of the kings’ and queens’ personalities are the focus, with a timeline across the bottom relating the major events of their reigns. Also included is a section devoted to royal edicts. All the Edwards, Richards, Henrys, and Williams are represented—along with outstanding personalities such as Lady Jane Grey and Oliver Cromwell—a king in all but name. This is essential reading for all Anglophiles, so brew a pot of tea and dig into the history!
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.
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
Author: Norah Lofts
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the personal and public lives of women who have been English queens, from Boadicea in the first century to the present Queen Elizabeth II.
Author: Charles Phillips
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780681459618
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A lavishly illustrated history of the royalty and their families from Saxon times to today." -- Provided by publisher.