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New edition of the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage from the Saxons to the Windsors
Don't know your Albert from your Ethelred? Which Henry had six wives, and which was crowned at eight years old? Kings & Queens of England and Scotland is the essential guide that will help you sort your Tudors from your Stuarts, and discover how each monarch helped to shape the country we live in today. Easy to read biographies of each sovereign highlight key dates and achievements and family trees illustrate relations and ancestors - new edition includes noteworthy recent events in the Royal Family including the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton.
Kings & Queens of England and Scotland is suitable for those just beginning their journey into royal history or for those who simply want to check their facts.
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Plantagenet Somerset Fry, a descendent of the Plantagenet dynasty, was an internationally renowned expert on the heraldry and history of British royalty. He was the author of DK's History of the World.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book many years ago, and I still pick it up at least once a month. The book gives you the most important information of every king and queen who has ever ruled England or Scotland.
As I turn the pages, I can see that there is something interesting about every regent, and by the way; this book makes you realize that royal scandals are not a new invention.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like reviewer Inger Watts, I bought this little volume years ago and find myself referring to it all the time. British history is divided by the reign of monarchs and this book brings perspective to the reigns. It certainly isn't everything you'll need to study the history of monarchy, far from it. But there are many comprehensive accounts in print... this is a facts-packed quick review, and as such is invaluable.
For more thorough accounts consider Antonia Fraser's "The Lives of the Kings & Queens of England" (also available as an excellent audiobook) and The Times' "Kings & Queens of the British Isles". The latter has excellent maps to illustrate historical events.
For more thorough accounts consider Antonia Fraser's "The Lives of the Kings & Queens of England" (also available as an excellent audiobook) and The Times' "Kings & Queens of the British Isles". The latter has excellent maps to illustrate historical events.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 8yr old grandson doing research at school on kings and queens and was asking non-stop questions so bought him this book he was mesmorised! he is thoroughly enjoying it (and so am I) so much in it would recommend this to anyone!
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Making history fun
My daughters two children get this book out of the school library with such regularity that I thought I would buy it for them. Read more
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an excellent book which my son first saw at a local library. Well laid out, informative and with lots of illustrations.
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A really great book,it is well written and I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone who loves history.
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very detailed about each monarch and the relevant battles they were reigning in. would recommend it to any history enthusiast and genealogist alike.
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