The Little Book Of Kings Queens

Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759108

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Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History by Antony Mason Pdf

Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.

Author : Ian Crofton
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 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 : Ruth Manning-Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798985964752

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A Book of Kings and Queens by Ruth Manning-Sanders Pdf

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.

Author : Johnny Worthen
Publisher : Flame Tree Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1787585980

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Of Kings, Queens and Colonies by Johnny Worthen Pdf

Of Kings, Queen and Colonies: (Coronam Book 1) is a multi-protagonist story set in the human future where the politics and players of sixteenth century Europe echo the repeated mistakes of humanity at another crucial crossroads of decision and evolution. Nearly a millennium after The Unsettling of old Earth, the new civilized worlds are on the brink of war. The planet Enskari, as an affront to tradition and the Prophet on Temple, has placed Zabel, a woman upon its throne. With the backing of the church, Brandon of Hyrax readies an armada to subdue Enskari and unite the system under a single rule—his own. Meanwhile an Enskaran group of separatists depart for the last unclaimed world of the system, Tirgwenin. There they will find something strange. Something low and connective, subtle and spreading. Something alien. Something truly threatening. FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.

Author : Gill Knappett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0711729972

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The Little Book of Kings and Queens by Gill Knappett Pdf

Discover whose cakes Alfred burned, how a molehill caused a king's death, which sovereign survived eight assassination attempts and over 100 more fascinating facts, lovely legends and tragic tales about the men and women who have sat on the English throne in this imaginative 'timeline' of Britain's royal history.

Author : Mike Ashley,Michael Ashley
Publisher : Running PressBook Pub
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0786706929

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The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley,Michael Ashley Pdf

Covers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history

Author : Lawrence du Garde Peach
Publisher : Ladybird
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0721401821

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Kings and Queens of England by Lawrence du Garde Peach Pdf

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : G. S. P. Freeman-Grenville
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1853263958

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The Wordsworth Book of the Kings & Queens of Britain by G. S. P. Freeman-Grenville Pdf

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.

Author : Macmillan Library Reference USA.
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 0028653750

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Kings and Queens by Macmillan Library Reference USA. Pdf

Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : Eleanor Farjeon,Herbert Farjeon
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0141361875

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Kings and Queens by Eleanor Farjeon,Herbert Farjeon Pdf

A highly entertaining collection of poems about all forty-one English Kings and Queens since William I. Reissued in Puffin Poetry Kings and Queens is an authentic classic that has delighted young readers and adults alike. With wonderfully witty illustrations by Robin Jacques, history has never been so much fun!

Author : Tanya Boteju
Publisher : Simon Pulse
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781534430655

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Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju Pdf

“Poignant and important.” —Refinery29 “A bright and sparkly celebration of love and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews Judy Blume meets RuPaul’s Drag Race in this funny, feel-good debut novel about a queer teen who navigates questions of identity and self-acceptance while discovering the magical world of drag. Perpetually awkward Nima Kumara-Clark is bored with her insular community of Bridgeton, in love with her straight girlfriend, and trying to move past her mother’s unexpected departure. After a bewildering encounter at a local festival, Nima finds herself suddenly immersed in the drag scene on the other side of town. Macho drag kings, magical queens, new love interests, and surprising allies propel Nima both painfully and hilariously closer to a self she never knew she could be—one that can confidently express and accept love. But she’ll have to learn to accept lost love to get there. From debut author Tanya Boteju comes a poignant, laugh-out-loud tale of acceptance, self-expression, and the colorful worlds that await when we’re brave enough to look.

Author : Neil Grant
Publisher : Harpercollins Pub Limited
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0004722957

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Kings and Queens by Neil Grant Pdf

A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Collins Gem Stars provides details of all 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, complete with star charts and a star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of the stars throughout the world all year round.

Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 50,9 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.