Kings and Queens have always provided their subjects with a great deal to talk about. But how much do we really know about them? For instance, who became king when he was only nine months old? Which king invented the handkerchief? Which king died on the toilet? And who is England's longest reigning monarch?In this fascinating and witty look at kings and queens of England, Tony Robinson provides all the answers to these questions and many, many more.
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"How can it be that we had to sit through interminable boring history lessons when our offspring are treated to such interesting stuff? This book is just fantastic" (Hullaballoo! 20020530)
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The good, the bad and the mad - a lively text, accurate but full of fascinating detail and fun coupled with the outstanding innovative illustrations from some of the country's most inventive illustrators.
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Filled with all the charm and gore of the royals of England, this book captured the attention of an American cousin. I am passing along the knowledge, and book, to my ten-year-old students of social studies. I can hardly wait to see the overseas package arrive at my door. I've thought about this book for two years, ever since my last visit to England. I couldn't put it down until the last page. Humerous, informative, and fun; that's how history should be learned.
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By HR
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We bought this for our 6 year old (nearly 7) son - who is just developing an interest in history - he loves us reading it to him at bedtime - each king or queen's stories are just the right length, bite size short, with multi paragraph sections on different topics. The language and vocabulary is easy to read and understand - with some great illustrations and a few nice gory stories thrown in.
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By V. Spalding
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My daughter (10) is a history fanatic and it started with this book. She has read ir over and over and continues to blow the minds of us and her teacher with little known, but entertaining stories of the royals through history. She has now moved on to meatier stuff but Tony's book is a gripping introduction
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Tony Robinson's Kings and Queens
An entertaining and useful book. Particularly as a quick reference, for example, as to which Henry and when. Also useful memory aids in the humour.
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I ordered two books and both are a little crumpled at the edges. If they were for me I would let it go but as they are presents ... not happy.
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This is an excellent book for kids aged 6 and upwards - well written, concise, good illustrations and held my daughters attention well. Read more
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I bought this for my daughter and can't get my head out of it. What a great way to brush up on your history together. It is sipmly written and fun with great pictures. Read more
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This book has the double charm of being both accurate and having a touch of humour. It has been enjoyed by both my grand daughter and her mother as a book to be read together at... Read more
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My granddaughter was learning about Henry VIII at school and I thought a book on Kings and Queens would help her to enjoy the monarchy. Read more
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I bought this book for my son's 7th birthday. He looks through it every night. It has really got him interested in history and the monarchs. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2010 by Susan Thornton
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Good but.....
I thought that someone as astute as Tony Robinson would have at least got some of the basic facts right - he states that Albert, Prince Consort spoke little or no English and some... Read more
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