A Book Of Kings And Queens
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The Little Book Of Kings Queens
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Author : Orange Hippo
language : en
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
Release Date : 2022-05-31
The Little Book Of Kings Queens written by Orange Hippo and has been published by Welbeck Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Starting with the reign of King Alfred, during which the foundations of the nation were laid, this little book introduces the British monarchs who have ruled through personal and political strife, triumph, war and peacetime – in their own words. A fascinating look at the changing times, the quotes are a record of history as it happened.
The Usborne Book Of Kings Queens
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Author : Philippa Wingate
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Usborne Book Of Kings Queens written by Philippa Wingate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Kings and rulers categories.
Looks at rulers throughout history, exploring their lives from coronations to funerals.
Kings Queens Of England And Scotland
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Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
language : en
Publisher: DK
Release Date : 2023-05-16
Kings Queens Of England And Scotland written by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and has been published by DK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-16 with History categories.
From the Saxons to the Windsors, from the Tudors to Hanovers, Britain's royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland comprehensively chronicle the drama and fortunes of the royal dynasties. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which one was crowned at the age of eight? Want to know more about the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis? The year-by-year chronologies and major events of each monarch's reign are extensively covered in this fascinating volume. Tracing the history of Britain's monarchs through family trees, this stylishly illustrated guide presents an insightful overview of the royal houses. Their private and public lives are encapsulated through contemporary poets, artifacts, paintings, and photographs. Features on key achievements of each monarch help you get an in-depth knowledge of how they shaped the countries of England and Scotland to be what it is today. With easy-to-read text and crisp biographies of each sovereign, Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential encyclopedia for history buffs of all ages.
The Mammoth Book Of British Kings Queens
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Author : Mike Ashley
language : en
Publisher: Running PressBook Pub
Release Date : 1999-09
The Mammoth Book Of British Kings Queens written by Mike Ashley and has been published by Running PressBook Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Covers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history
Kings Queens And Lovers
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Author : Achala Moulik
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-12-01
Kings Queens And Lovers written by Achala Moulik and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-12-01 with categories.
Love Stories, Whether Of Fictional Characters Or Of Famous Men And Women, Are Always Of Interest. In This Volume The Author Has Resurrected Royal Romances - From Cleopatra To Diana. The Humiliation And Death Of The Great Poet Pushkin In The Tsar'S Court, The Mystery Of The Mayerling Affair, The Flamboyant Intrigues Of The Sun King (Louis Xiv), The Poignant Romance Of Giuliano De' Medici And Simonetta Vespucci Who Inspired Botticelli'S Masterpieces, The Cruelties Of Henry Viii Of England And Philip Ii Of Spain, The Execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots, The Love Of Napoleon For Maria Walewska, The Fatal Weakness Of Nicholas Ii, Are All Buried In The Pages Of History, But Come To Life In The Author'S Treatment As Almost Contemporary Events. These Stories Seek To Demonstrate The Complex Interweaving Of Historical Forces And Human Passions In Which The Protagonists Appear As Heroes Or As Marionettes When Confronted By The Mysterious Force Called Destiny.
The Lives Of The Kings Queens Of England
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Author : Antonia Fraser
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-02
The Lives Of The Kings Queens Of England written by Antonia Fraser and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02 with Great Britain categories.
A compendium of illustrated biographies of the British monarchs, revised throughout and updated to include the recent history of the Windsors.
The Wordsworth Book Of The Kings Queens Of Britain
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Author : G. S. P. Freeman-Grenville
language : en
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Release Date : 1997
The Wordsworth Book Of The Kings Queens Of Britain written by G. S. P. Freeman-Grenville and has been published by Wordsworth Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Great Britain categories.
Dr G.S.P. Freeman-Grenville was the consultant for Burke's Royal Families of the World, and his major work was the Chronology of World History. This specially commissioned Book of the Kings & Queens of Britain, a magisterial and entertainingly written overview of British monarchs from Cerdic, First King of Wessex, to George VI, is an invaluable guide to the regal chronology of Britain, and contains many insights into the foibles of one of the world's most interesting and resilient constitutional monarchies - through the vagaries of war, pestilence, regicide, civil wars and marriage.
Kings Queens
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Author : Richard Cavendish
language : en
Publisher: David & Charles
Release Date : 2007-10-17
Kings Queens written by Richard Cavendish and has been published by David & Charles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-17 with History categories.
This best-selling title is a handy-format, fully comprehensive guide to the rulers of the British nations and their chequered histories, from pre-Roman times to the present day. From King Kenneth I and Henry VIII through to Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, Kings and Queens: The Concise Guide reveals the lives and personalities of each monarch - the good, bad, lazy, greedy, downright wicked, sometimes mad and occasionally brilliant - and examines the ways in which they have shaped history. Including family trees, key facts and further details, as well as timelines to help place each monarch in their historical context, the book covers the major social, political and commercial events of each monarch's reign. The author also provides additional information on the spirit, traditions and innovations of the nation at the time, including politics, arts, architecture and fashions. It is a magnificent visual feast in an appealing format, which guarantees to bring history alive for readers of all ages, through exciting narrative, famous paintings and rare archive photographs.
A Book Of Kings And Queens
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Author : Ruth Manning-Sanders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-09-11
A Book Of Kings And Queens written by Ruth Manning-Sanders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-11 with Fiction categories.
Folktales of kings and queens never fail to enthrall us, and the ten stories in this collection are no exception to that royal rule. A fascinating queen is the little snake queen who loves to dance and who rewards the person who plays for her with a tree that bears apples one day and oranges the next. There is Angela who dreams she will marry the king and does so - much to her sorrow. Among kings, there is King Eagle who takes on the Devil himself for the sake of his friend Andron. and there are the King of the East, the King of the West, and good King Josef, just to name a few more folktale monarchs. Ruth Manning-Sanders' vivid read-aloud style and Robin Jacques' delicate illustrations create another fine addition to this popular series.
100 Great Kings Queens And Rulers Of The World
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Author : John Canning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
100 Great Kings Queens And Rulers Of The World written by John Canning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Biography & Autobiography categories.