Kings & Queens: The Concise Guide - Hardcover

Richard Cavendish

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715323768 ISBN 13: 9780715323762

Publisher: David & Charles, 2007

Synopsis

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 king and queen. The author also provides additional information on the spirit, traditions and innovations of the nation at the time, including politics, the 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, renowned paintings and rare archive photographs.

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Review:

Sumptuous new book! --This England

A godsend for history students. Rarely can so much education and entertainment have been crammed into so small s space. --This England

"...brings some of the most spectacular inventions of Leonardo da Vince crashing into the 21st century" --How It Works

"...brings some of the most spectacular inventions of Leonardo da Vince crashing into the 21st century" --How It Works

Synopsis:

This is a handy-format, fully comprehensive guide to Britain's monarchs and their chequered histories, from pre-Roman times to the present day. This title explores the lives and personalities of each monarch, their involvement in and effect on events in their reign. It 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, renowned paintings and rare archive photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0715323768
• ISBN 13: 9780715323762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480