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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England

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Illustrated in a sweep of colourful episodes, this volume contains the stories of England's monarchs, spanning ten great dynasties, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor. Antonia Fraser introduces this pageant of royalty, and eight contributors examine the complex characters of both well-loved figures such as Victoria and little-known sovereigns such as Richard III. Accompanying the text are 150 contemporary illustrations and colour drawings of the royal coats of arms, whose origin and significance are explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, the Richmond Herald of Arms.

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Published
11/11/1999

Publisher
Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated

ISBN
9781841880273

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A celebration of over 100 years of British history, introduced by acclaimed biographer Fraser and compiled with the assistance of eight specialist contributors. The invading Normans of 1066 established a hereditary principle and thereafter the crown remained with a succession of ruling families, only changing hands when there was no heir or when there was a violent usurpation. Beginning here, then, in the 11th century and ending with the House of Windsor of today, this takes in all the the royal houses (York, Hanover etc.), presenting a biographical guide that forms the basis for a broader understanding of this part of history. These are tales of great and prominent men and women, complemented by contemporary illustrations and colour drawings. Family trees complete the rich picture. (Kirkus UK)