The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain

Author: Charles Phillips

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754819134

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Explore the living history of the British Isles in this unparalleled compendium of kings, queens and rulers, which also traces the development of one of the finest architectural legacies in Europe from earliest times to the present day. The book begins with a magnificently illustrated history of the kings and queens of Britain, the rulers and the royal pretenders, revealed in photographs, contemporary paintings, cartoons and drawings, royal family trees and topical maps. This is the story of royalty in Britain from the legend of King Arthur and the Murder of the Princes in the Tower to the Abdication Crisis of 1936, and the life of Princess Diana. The encyclopedic format means that more than 100 individual biographies are quickly accessed, with information on every British dynasty, including the rulers of Scotland, as well as the pretenders to the throne, usurpers and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. The second part of the book focuses on some of the most important and dramatic historic sites in Britain and Ireland, from Castle Coole and the Broch of Gumess to Tintagel Castle and Blickling Hall. All the finest buildings are included from the great Norman castles of Dover and Chepstow, and Sir Christopher Wren's royal palaces at Hampton Court and Kensington, to the more modern masterpieces of Chatsworth House, Castle Howard, Syon House, and the restoration of Eilean Donan Castle and Clandon Park in modern times.

Middle English Literature
Middle English Literature

Author: Christopher Cannon

Publisher: Polity

Published: 2008-04-07

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0745624413

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This book provides a boldly original account of Middle English literature from the Norman Conquest to the beginning of the sixteenth century. It argues that these centuries are, in fundamental ways, the momentous period in our literary history, for they are the long moment in which the category of literature itself emerged as English writing began to insist, for the first time, that it floated free of any social reality or function. This book also charts the complex mechanisms by which English writing acquired this power in a series of linked close readings of both canonical and more obscure texts. It encloses those readings in five compelling accounts of much broader cultural areas, describing, in particular, the productive relationship of Middle English writing to medieval technology, insurgency, statecraft and cultural place, concluding with an in depth account of the particular arguments, emphases and techniques English writers used to claim a wholly new jurisdiction for their work. Both this history and its readings are everywhere informed by the most exciting developments in recent Middle English scholarship as well as literary and cultural theory. It serves as an introduction to all these areas as well as a contribution, in its own right, to each of them.

The Kings & Queens of Britain
The Kings & Queens of Britain

Author: Cath Senker

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2020-04-03

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 1838576983

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Who 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.

The Kings and Queens of Britain
The Kings and Queens of Britain

Author: John Cannon

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2009-03-26

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0191580287

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This 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.

The Book of Royal Useless Information
The Book of Royal Useless Information

Author: Noel BothaM & Bruce Montague

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2012-02-23

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1857827252

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Continuing the sensational success of the Useless Information Series, the Official Useless Information Society brings you another essential compendium of everything you never needed but always wanted to know. A celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee this amazing volume contains all things royal such as: The popular misconception that the royal family cannot vote in political elections. It is only the Queen, herself, who is not allowed to vote. Other members of the family merely choose not to; • The Queen learned to drive in 1945 when she joined the wartime army but has never held a driving license; On the occasion of the Duke of Edinburgh's birthday, a Royal gun salute is fired, and the Union Jack is flown on government buildings from 8am until sunset; Lord Mountbatten, Prince Charles's uncle, tried to arrange a betrothal between his own grand-daughter, Amanda Knatchbull and Charles. Amanda's father and Prince Philip did not approve and put a stop to it; Harry has two secretaries to handle his fan-mail, which invariably comes from teenage girls asking him for a date. Hopefuls should be made aware that no royal contender may be adopted, divorced, Catholic or born of unmarried parents. In Tudor times Catholics were forbidden from living within 10 miles of the throne.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings and Queens of Britain
The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings and Queens of Britain

Author: Charles Phillips

Publisher: Southwater

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780194820

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In this beautifully illustrated volume, Charles Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Beginning in earliest times with the legend of King Arthur, Eric Bloodaxe and the real-life history of Macbeth, he describes the lives and legends of the kings and queens of Britain, their consorts and children, and the pretenders, usurpers and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Fact boxes highlight the essential events of each reign, as well as maps, charts and family trees. A valuable reference book for any historian, this guide will fascinate every reader interested in one of the longest-running monarchies in the world.

The Royal Family Operations Manual
The Royal Family Operations Manual

Author: Robert Jobson

Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781785216657

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The Royal Family of the United Kingdom is one of the most instantly recognized institutions in the world. Since the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1952, it has undergone a huge amount of cultural and social change, but over the course of many decades the Royal Family has continued to play an important role in British society. The Royal Family Operations Manual, written by royal expert and correspondent Robert Jobson, offers a complete examination of a very British institution, looking behind the scenes at the current heirs of a kingdom that has been ruled nearly uninterruptedly by a monarch since 774AD. Chapters include explanations of the: Windsor bloodline, family tree and personalities Their royal residences, palaces and country retreats Military connections Charity work Annual engagements Royal finances, including facts and statistics on personal incomes, state salaries and business interests Births, marriages and deaths State ceremonies, such as the opening of parliament, the Christmas address, trooping the colours and the elaborate hosting of foreign dignitaries. The book also includes throughout fascinating behind the scenes details on staff, domestic rituals, personalities, pets, family gatherings and other inside information. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of the people, places and events of the past 150 years, this book makes a fitting celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign as she nears 70 years on the throne.