The lives of England's Kings and Queens, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. This painstakingly illustrated book celebrates the Great Dynasties of English Royalty, from the establishment of the monarchical power base by the early Norman Kings through to the present Queen. The stories of the many monarchs and their colourful lives - some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister - are presented by Antonia Fraser and a collection of specialist contributors who examine the histories of well loved monarchs such as Victoria as well as the lesser known such as Richard III. This edition includes a new essay detailing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the Royal coat of arms, with their significance explained by J.P.Brooke - Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a glittering story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.
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Edition Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd., Revised and Updated edition, 1998. ISBN: 0-297-82459-7. HARDBACK. 384 pages, large size: 22.8 x 28.9 x 3 cm. Just light tan to paper edges. Other than that, the book remains in very good condition: dust cover intact; dark navy cloth bound hard cover bright with gilt lettering on spine; text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK.
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The lives of England's Kings and Queens, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II.
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