The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History
The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History

Author: Jim Pipe

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-01-20

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1908759437

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The Tudors were an odd bunch, even weirder than their subjects, perhaps. When they weren't beheading wives and enemies they were threatening to, or going around earning themselves nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' and 'The 9 Day Queen'. 'The Tudors: A Very Peculiar History; tells the story of the Tudor monarchs, their castles, their lives and their subjects in a time when it was fashionable to slash up your clothes for that 'fresh from battle' look. The book details each monarch's reign and casts light on the more bizarre elements of their time in power, right down to an analysis of their seals and signatures and the various torture and execution methods they liked to use.

The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction
The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction

Author: John Guy

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks

Published: 2000-08-10

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0191606510

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First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, John Guy's Very Short Introduction to The Tudors is the most authoritative short introduction to this age in British history. It offers a compelling account of the political, religious and economic changes of the country under such leading monarchs as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The work has been substantially revised and updated for this edition. In particular, the reigns of Henry VII, Edward VI, and Philip and Mary are comprehensively reassessed.

Kings and Queens
Kings and Queens

Author: Macmillan Library Reference USA.

Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780028653754

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Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.

Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History
Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History

Author: Antony Mason

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-01-11

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1908759100

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Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.

Castles, A Very Peculiar History
Castles, A Very Peculiar History

Author: Jacqueline Morley

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-02-14

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1908759771

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Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.

Victorian Servants, A Very Peculiar History
Victorian Servants, A Very Peculiar History

Author: Fiona Macdonald

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-02-03

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1908759461

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It's not all longing looks across the dining room from that high-class gentleman! Life as a Victorian servant was tough, tough, tough! Discover the bizarre and oh-so-strict rules one had to keep to when serving the dignitaries in 'Victorian Servants: A Very Peculiar History'. Rise up through the ranks from washerwoman to housemaid to ladies' maid and beyond, but mind you don't keep any 'followers', as boyfriends are immoral and are strictly not allowed! While you wait on hand and foot from 5.30 am to 11 pm you won't even have time to rest your own. The chamber pots are certainly not to be sniffed at, and remember if the bell rings once, you are wanted. It's hard work but it's better than the alternative: begging, returning home penniless or heading to the workhouse. You'll discover stories of suffering and household tips galore in 'Victorian Servants: A Very Peculiar History'!

Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History
Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History

Author: Fiona Macdonald

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-02-16

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1908759755

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With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.

William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History
William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History

Author: Jacqueline Morley

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-01-18

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1908759380

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William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths (Could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s?) and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of Britain's favourite playwright. Find out about Shakespeare's family and childhood, and, with much reference to his works, discover why his writing has endured the test of time and remains endlessly adaptable. 'Exit, pursued by a bear'.