Kings and Queens of England and Scotland - Softcover

Fry, Plantagenet Somerset

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0756688930 ISBN 13: 9780756688936

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2011

Synopsis

A compact visual guide to the royal heritage of Great Britain. From the first Saxon king to Charles, Prince of Wales, Kings & Queens of England & Scotland conveys the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage. Private lives, public perceptions, and pageants are all gloriously illustrated with portraits, family trees, and photographs of artifacts. Every monarch who ever wore the crown in England, Scotland, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom is described in these pages, from the early heptarchy to the Windsors who occupy Buckingham Palace today, and the key events of each reign are presented in a clear and concise chronology.

With portraits, family trees, and over 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, this is an entertaining and informative reference book for the entire family--whether royal or otherwise.

About this title

Product Description:

Kings & Queens of England and Scotland Don't know your Albert from your Ethelred? Or which Henry had six wives, and which was crowned at eight years old? This book helps you sort your Tudors from your Stuarts, and discover how each monarch helped to shape the country we live in today. Full description

About the Author:

Plantagenet Somerset Fry was a British author and historian who wrote more than 50 books. A student of law and history at Oxford University, he funded his education by two appearances on the TV game show Double Your Money. He was a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and founded the Council for Independent Archaeology. He wrote many history books, including Mysteries of History and The Handbook of Antique Furniture. He died in 1996.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0756688930
• ISBN 13: 9780756688936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96