Kings Queens Of England And Scotland

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0744086981

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Kings & Queens of England and Scotland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

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.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : England
ISBN : 0241639646

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Kings & Queens of England and Scotland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

Discover the vivid stories of Britain's iconic rulers, from 600 CE to the present day. From the Saxons to the Windsors, Britain's royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which was crowned at the age of eight? Kings and Queens of England and Scotland documents the public and private lives of the royal dynasties. Year-by-year chronologies reveal the major events of each monarch's reign, while family trees trace the royal lineage and claim to the throne of each royal house. This new edition features recent royal events, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and a biography of King Charles III. With crisp biographies of each sovereign, illustrated with contemporary portraits, painting, or statues. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential handy reference for all history buffs, and includes the following: - Accessible guide to the monarchs of both England and Scotland with extensive royal history distilled into a handy, compact format. - Concise summaries of every English sovereign from Alfred the Great and his Saxon ancestors to King Charles III. - Family tree for each of the royal houses. - Contemporary portraits, paintings, or photographs with each monarch's profile. - Concise bullet-point summaries of key events in each monarch's reign. The ideal history book for history buffs of all ages, whether you are or know of a fan of royal history, or looking for the perfect gift book for history students - Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is your go-to guide for a complete history of the monarchy.

Author : Pamela Egan
Publisher : Brown Bear Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1781213224

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Kings & Queens of England and Scotland by Pamela Egan Pdf

The monarchs of England and Scotland are brought to vivid life in this full color exploration of the royal houses of Great Britain. Kings & Queens of England and Scotland features expertly written histories and a colorful pull-out poster with a timeline of the royal houses.

Author : Allen Andrews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1871869897

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Kings and Queens of England and Scotland by Allen Andrews Pdf

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472117311

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A Brief History of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley Pdf

Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.

Author : John Cannon,Anne Hargreaves
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191580284

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The Kings and Queens of Britain by John Cannon,Anne Hargreaves Pdf

This authoritative and accessible guide to the British monarchy spans the Romano-British rulers of 55 BC to the present day House of Windsor. Generously illustrated with maps, photos, paintings, and genealogies, it contains a wealth of information on the rulers of Britain, including their policies, personalities, key dates, and legacies. There are almost 600 entries, which are organised by regions up to 1066 and by royal lines thereafter. Feature articles throughout the guide provide in-depth information on key royal topics, including Coronations, Regalia, the Tower of London, and - new to this edition - Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Revised and updated to include recent events, such as the second marriage of Prince Charles, this new edition also contains a topical introductory article on the changing role of the monarchy. There is a useful glossary, a list of recommended further reading, and a new appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via a companion website. Comprehensive and elegantly written, this fascinating guide to the British monarchy is an essential reference resource for teachers and students of British history, and for anyone with an interest in Britain's rulers through the ages.

Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486446660

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Kings and Queens of England by John Green Pdf

More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs — from Alfred the Great (871-899) to Elizabeth II (1952-). Background scenes evoke dramatic highlights of each era. 30 illustrations.

Author : Ian Crofton
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0857385313

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The Kings & Queens of England by Ian Crofton Pdf

A richly illustrated history of the lives and reigns of the kings and queens of England - from the house of Wessex to the house of Windsor.

Author : Maria Costantino
Publisher : Bright Sparks
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1906239339

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The Kings and Queens of England and Scotland by Maria Costantino Pdf

Starting with an introduction that sets the scene for the overthrow of the last Anglo-Saxon king, this informative book explores the lives and times of each of the following king and queens. Beginning with William the Conqueror, author Maria Costantino traces the course of the British monarchy dynasty by dynasty, from 1066 to the present day, and to the current queen, Elizabeth II--Back cover.

Author : Antonia Fraser
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-02
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0520224604

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The Lives of the Kings & Queens of England by Antonia Fraser Pdf

A compendium of illustrated biographies of the British monarchs, revised throughout and updated to include the recent history of the Windsors.

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000043639366

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Kings & Queens of England & Scotland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pdf

From the first Saxon king to today's Prince Charles, this compact visual guide conveys the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage. Over 100 color illustrations.

Author : Christopher Cannon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780745654768

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Middle English Literature by Christopher Cannon Pdf

This book provides a boldly original account of Middle English literature from the Norman Conquest to the beginning of the sixteenth century. It argues that these centuries are, in fundamental ways, the momentous period in our literary history, for they are the long moment in which the category of literature itself emerged as English writing began to insist, for the first time, that it floated free of any social reality or function. This book also charts the complex mechanisms by which English writing acquired this power in a series of linked close readings of both canonical and more obscure texts. It encloses those readings in five compelling accounts of much broader cultural areas, describing, in particular, the productive relationship of Middle English writing to medieval technology, insurgency, statecraft and cultural place, concluding with an in depth account of the particular arguments, emphases and techniques English writers used to claim a wholly new jurisdiction for their work. Both this history and its readings are everywhere informed by the most exciting developments in recent Middle English scholarship as well as literary and cultural theory. It serves as an introduction to all these areas as well as a contribution, in its own right, to each of them.

Author : Richard Oram
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780752470993

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The Kings and Queens of Scotland: Classic Histories Series by Richard Oram Pdf

The history of the Scottish monarchy is a long tale of triumph over adversity, characterised by the personal achievements of remarkable rulers who transformed their fragile kingdom into the master of northern Britain. The Kings and Queens of Scotland charts that process, from the earliest Scots and Pictish kings of around ad 400 through to the union of parliaments in 1707, tracing it through the lives of the men and women whose ambitions drove it forward on the often rocky path from its semi-mythical foundations to its integration into the Stewart kingdom of Great Britain. It is a route waymarked with such towering personalities as Macbeth, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots, but directed also by a host of less well-known figures such as David I, who extended his kingdom almost to the gates of York, and James IV, builder of the finest navy in northern Europe. Their will and ambition, successes and failures not only shaped modern Scotland, but have left their mark throughout the British Isles and the wider world.

Author : Steven Plant
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244677589

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THE KINGS & QUEENS OF ENGLAND & BRITAIN by Steven Plant Pdf

Author : Caroline Bingham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 0880290498

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The Kings & Queens of Scotland by Caroline Bingham Pdf