Book this book does not require a rating on the projects quality scale. Kings and queens of england is a small, colorful, glossypaged book which is fit for a reference shelf albeit a thin one or a coffee table. Kings and queens of england from before the norman conquest to the act of union with. Carte postale moderne beach and kings road brighton sussex england and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There have been 12 british monarchs since the political union of the kingdom of england and the kingdom of scotland on 1 may 1707.
These books were aimed to please both the general reader and those who already were informed about the reign of the monarch assessed in each volume. This book basically gives very brief accounts of the lives of the kings and queens of england from william the conquerer to elizabeth ii. Family tree of english monarchs from alfred the great till queen elizabeth i. Discover how britains history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens, brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. In this case the author and artist is the talented john green. A beautifully illustrated companion to the royal family. Feb 01, 2007 the kings and queens of england by ian crofton is a fun book. Do not expect an indepth analysis of each king and queen.
From the reign of alfred the great the first king of wessex to call himself king of england in the ninth century, to the shock of the norman invasion in the 11th, and from the brutal vicissitudes of late medieval kingship to the comfortable ceremonial of modernday constitutional monarchy, the story of englands kings and queens is to a large. Publication date 1993 topics great britain kings and rulers biography. Feb 15, 2000 this essential reference is a concise, accessible guide to the great dynasties of english royalty. Kings of wessex west saxons name dynasty or house reign. Now certainly, this book is not designed for an in depth study. Scottish monarchs family tree from kenneth macalpin to james vi and i. Timeline some kings and queens reigned for a short time, so i cannot fit their names in. The lives and reigns of the monarchs of england by ian crofton isbn. For each monarch there is a detailed timeline, and the narrative is further amplified by display quotations, feature boxes, and panels of key biographical facts.
The kings and queens of england help us to understand its interesting history. Timeline of the kings and queens of england from 1066 to 1603. John greens art is excellent and ideal for colouring in not too much shading and plenty of room for colouring. Understand how the power of the crown has changed as a result of both the character and ability of each monarch and. The kings and queens of england by ian crofton waterstones. From the back cover a lavishly illustrated history of the lives and reigns of the kings and queens of england from the house of wessex to the house of windsor. Kings and queens of england is yet another excellent colouring book on history by the american publishers dover colouring books. In 1972 weidenfeld and nicholson publishers issued the first volume of the kings and queens of england series which would grow to be a massive 31 book set. Buy the kings and queens of england by nigel cawthorne isbn.
For each monarch there is a detailed timeline, and the narrative is further. An excellent read overall which reveals the personality of the kings and queens of england. Kings and queens of england 827 present day totally. I bought this book about 2 years ago in a shop and loaned it to my mother i never got it back and had to buy this copy for her birthday to get it back. Now in paperback, the most complete record of britains kings and queens ever compiled. Upon accession to the english throne, he styled himself king of great britain and was so proclaimed. Mar 01, 2007 from the reign of alfred the great the first king of wessex to call himself king of england in the 9th century, to the shock of norman invasion in the 11th, and from the brutal vicissitudes of late medieval kingship to the comfortable ceremonial of modernday constitutional monarchy, the story of england s kings and queens is to a large degree that of england herself. Intended for everyone interested in history of england.
This book is a glorious pageant of almost 1, 000 years of england s history, told. England and scotland had been in personal union since 24 march 1603. The kings and queens of england have had a huge impact on the direction of the country throughout its long history. The kings and queens of england 2001, paperback for sale. A richly illustrated history of the lives and reign. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of articles which can be downloaded electronically or ordered in print. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. In the murky mists of history england had some pretty colorful figures. The german kings and queens of england tv shows history. Kings and queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. Jan 01, 1975 this book is a high level overview of the lives of the kings and queens of england. Ian crofton a richly illustrated history of the lives and reigns of the kings and queens of england. Georges heart lay in hanover a fact that became literal when he died and was buried in his homeland, the last british monarch laid to rest abroad.
Another reason was that it includes a section on the anglosaxon and norse kings that preceded 1066, which for me, the order and significance of which have always been murky. From william the conqueror to henry viiis establishment of the church of england and our own queen elizabeth iis unequalled years of service, we take a look at the men and women who have worn the english crown. Thus queen anne became the last monarch of the ancient kingdoms of scotland and england and the first of great britain, although the kingdoms had shared a monarch since 1603 see union of the crowns. This list of kings and queens of the kingdom of england begins with alfred the great, who initially ruled wessex, one of the seven anglosaxon kingdoms which later made up modern england. It includes a nice photograph of each king and queen as well as brief description of their reign. Dark history of the kings and queens of england apple books.
The kings and queens of england from the 10th century athelston to our very own elizabeth ii, the history of the british monarchy is one of religious conflict, political intrigue, invasion, love. Henry v is the shortestreigning of all eight of england s king henrys. England and scotland had been in personal union under the house of stuart since 24 march 1603. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buried first at kings langley, afterwards westminster abbey. I found the more contemporary monarch chapters less interesting. List of kings and queens of england homeschool with love. Whether its william the conquerors slaying of harold godwinson, king johns mythic badness, or henry viiis readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination, but are also integral to how history and. The lives of the kings and queens of england the lives of the kings and queens of england audiobook, by antonia fraser. Nov 11, 2012 historys mysteries the true story of marco polo history channel documentary duration. Ozzy osbourne and son, jack, take on a roadtrip of history destinations. There have been 12 monarchs of the kingdom of great britain and the united kingdom see monarchy of the united kingdom since the merger of the kingdom of england and the kingdom of scotland on 1 may 1707.
From henry viii to the present day 9780831776961 by cawthorne, nigel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The kings and queens of england by ian crofton goodreads. The book is large and full of paintings or photos, as the era dictates. The kings and queens of england from 1066 the royal windsor.
Kings and queens of england offers readable profiles of 59 english monarchs from harold ii to henry viii, and from ethelred the unready to. A collection of biographical sketches that encompasses the period from the establishment of monarchical power by the early norman kings through the reign of elizabeth ii, the lives of the kings and queens of england tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful livessome merry, some. Buy the lives of the kings and queens of england unabridged by fraser, antonia isbn. On 1 january 1801, the kingdom of great britain and the kingdom of ireland merged, which resulted in the creation of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland. From alfred the great to queen elizabeth ii, this is the story of one of the oldest monarchies in the world. That said, this book by nicholas best is a nice brief overview of the kings and queens of england from william i 10661087 to elizabeth ii 1952present. A compact visual guide to the royal heritage of great britain and scotland. National portrait gallery great britain presents illustrations of and information on the monarchs who have ruled england through ten dynasties, from william i who reigned from 10661087, to elizabeth ii, who took the throne in 1952, and. This engrossing book explores the scandal and intrigue behind each royal dynasty, from the accidental murder of william ii in 1100, through the excesses of richard iii, henry viii and bloody. Wikipedia books can also be tagged by the banners of any relevant wikiprojects with class book. Timeline of the kings and queens of england the normans. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Kings and queens of england book series thriftbooks.
Arguments are made for a few different kings thought to con. He had a second coronation in england ten years later. In a bumper year for books about the monarchy, harry mount. The kings and queens of england book by ian crofton. Unfortunately, the brevity of each biography leaves the reader feeling like something was missing in each story. Please continue to improve it and thanks for the great work so far. The lives of the kings and queens of england by antonia. In the seventh century, england was made up of different anglosaxon kingdoms, all fighting for power. Ian crofton provides a similar directory in, kings and queens of england. For each monarch there is a detailed timeline, and the narrative is further amplified by display quotations. The following is a simplified family tree of the english and british monarchs.
Buy a cheap copy of the kings and queens of england book by ian crofton. The kings and queens of england by nicholas best goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. In this book, we start by looking at the very first anglosaxon kings of england. Wikipedia books are maintained by the wikipedia community, particularly wikiproject wikipedia books. Alfred styled himself king of the anglosaxons from about 886, and while he was not the first king to claim to rule all of the english, his rule represents the start of the first unbroken line of kings to rule the whole of england, the house of wessex. I bought this book for my 8 year old son because he wanted a book on the history of the kings and queens of england. Edward continued to drive out the vikings and work towards uniting england. The kings and queens of england is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an illustrated and accessible history of the english monarchy from the anglosaxon era to the present.
He was thrilled with the book and spent says pouring over it. Upon accession to the english throne, he styled himself king. Plunged england into fruitless 100 years war, his son, the black prince, was most renowned warrior in europe. It is packed with information about englands monarchs in chronological order, including king henry viii, queen elizabeth i, and queen victoria, all the way up to the present d. This essential reference is a concise, accessible guide to the great dynasties of english royalty. I bought it as a bedside read and because the book is divided into easytochew sections for that purpose. We then move on to show how the crown changed hands many times as a result of conquest. Kings and queens of england raleigh charter high school. Private lives, public perceptions, and pageants are all gloriously illustrated with portraits, family trees, and photographs of artifacts. A richly illustrated history of the lives and reigns of the kings and queens of england. Kings and queens of england by mobilereference nook book.
From the reign of alfred the great the first king of wessex to call himself king of england in the 9th century, to the shock of norman invasion in the 11th, and from the brutal vicissitudes of late medieval kingship to the comfortable ceremonial of modernday constitutional monarchy, the story of england s kings and queens is to a large degree that of england herself. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The kings and queens of england book by nicholas best. Her uncle charles ii was the last monarch to be crowned in scotland, at scone in 1651.
This magnificent story of one thousand years of english history is told through the lives and deeds of kings and queens, from the normans to the windsors. It describes how the crown changed hands as a result of conquest and how the crown has battled parliament. See the complete kings and queens of england series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The lives of the kings and queens of england audiobook.
A compact visual guide to the royal heritage of great britain. Jun 02, 2011 an educational book all about englands kings and queens from ladybird. The lives of the kings and queens of england book depository. The kings and queens of england offers elegant portraits of 59 english monarchs from harold ii to henry viii, and from. The lives of the kings and queens of england is differenteven the random kings no one really pays attention to get decent articles does anyone really know that much about henry iii or george ii, besides the fact the latter died on the toilet. Buy the kings and queens of england by cawthorne, nigel isbn. The mammoth book of british kings and queens mammoth.
The lives of the kings and queens of england, revised and. Kings and queens of england coloring book dover history. The kings and queens of england hardcover june 23, 2011 by ian crofton author. Egbert ecgherht was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of anglosaxon england. I purchased it while visiting warwick castle, and im glad i did. Dec 29, 2017 welcome to the wikijunior book on kings and queens of england. Its full of photos, timelines, biographies, family trees, and other information about the british monarchs in a childfriendly format. This illustrated book covers all kings and queens of england from the first anglosaxon kings to the current queen, elizabeth ii. Between 865878, the vikings from denmark invaded all of the kingdoms, apart from the kingdom of wessex. There have been 61 monarchs of england and britain spread over a period of approximately 1200 years. Private lives, public perceptions, and pageants are all gloriously illustrated with portraits, family trees, and photographs of. Edited by antnia fraser, heraldic consultant j p brookelittle richmond herald of arms.
If youd like to teach your children more about the kings and queens of england, you may want to check out this book by dk. The kings and queens of england have an enduring hold over the cultural psyche of the british. This pocket book seemed like it would do the trick, and frankly there wasnt much of anything out there for his age group. A lot of characters, plots and events are mentioned, without any background explanation. Kings and queens of england is a featured book on wikibooks because it contains substantial content, it is wellformatted, and the wikibooks community has decided to feature it on the main page or in other places.
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