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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (15 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0004722957
  • ISBN-13: 978-0004722955
  • Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.9 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,085,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, now in a new flexibinding This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems. Collins Gem Kings & Queens contains biographies and historical background to rulers from the Ancient British chiefs and Celtic tribes to Elizabeth II. * A photograph or contemporary illustration * Details of birth, parents, accession to the throne, coronation, authority, personal status, death date and burial place * An overview of his or her reign, outlining the major events and personal tragedies, the wars, celebrations and conspiracies. In addition there are features on pivotal events, including the Wars of the Roses, the Gunpowder Plot, Home Rule and the British Empire. Genealogical charts for the various royal houses complete this essential guide to British royalty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Gem, 10 Aug 2007
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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For anyone with children in the family this is a must have book. Not for the children, but for you when they start asking those awkward little homework questions. It is also indispensable for quizzes and crosswords. The book covers every British monarch that has reigned since pre-Saxon times. It is well illustrated with colored illustrations (well you are not going to get a photograph of Alfred the Great are you?).

The information on each monarch gives details of their birth, parentage and the length of their reign as well the the more important events that happened while they were on the throne. This type of subject is where the Collins Gem books really come into their own. I have several on different subjects and have never regretted buying any of them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars sure you'll grab something!!, 13 May 2004
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it is amazing how can a small thing contains alot of information like this book. it covers the british monarchs begining with romans down to Elizabeth II. with a protrait of each of them and very short, brief, concise biography, covering only imporatant events in thier reign (actually it is one of the drawbacks of the book that it makes what else happened). other two major drawbacks are 1) very small print and 2)as foriegner, I found it difficult to locate the towns, cities and places with out and map (I used the Encarta World Atlas which turned out to be of a great help). this I liked the most,for each monarch, there is small box summerizing the birth, death, ascending the thron dates and parents, important wives and sons the places on birth, coronation and burial.

Table of content

Introduction
PART ONE: Pre-Saxon Rule
PART TWO: Scotland, Ireland and Wales
PART THREE: Saxons, Normans and Plantagenets
PART FOUR: Tudors and Stuarts
PART FIVE: Hanover to Windsor
PART SIX: Compendium
The corown jewels
Nicknames
Genealogical charts
Index

I really enjoyed the reading and it is so small it can fit into your pocket. definitely worth the money. I suggest an expanded-normal size version with illustrations and maps.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must resource for writers, teachers, everyone!, 8 Jul 1999
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Everything you need to know about the kings and queens of England are right here in this tiny volume. If you can't keep your Edwards or Henrys straight, you need this pocket book. This book is especially useful for non-Brits and writers of historical fiction and historical romance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect short history book of british monarchs
A perfect little book showing all British kings and queens. Very interesting for me and also my children who want just a few brief facts about Queen Elizabeth I (for example)
Published on 24 Sep 2006 by G. Horsham

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