- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Covent Garden Books, London; Second Edition edition (9 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751304867
- ISBN-13: 978-0751304862
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.4 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 261,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Detailing the major events of English and Scottish history, this book describes English events such as the Battle of Hastings, the Spanish Armada and the Civil War, alongside the private lives of each monarch. The parallel history of the Scottish monarchy is also detailed, from Kenneth MacAlpin in 843 to James VI in 1603, and events in Wales and Ireland are covered. Throughout the book, a chronology covers the major events of each monarch's reign, and family trees show the line of succession to the throne over the centuries.
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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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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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