The Kings and Queens of England
Published on 30. December 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-7524-2598-6 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative and accessible history of the kings and queens of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to King Charles III.
The lives of the kings and queens of England include some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain.
Whether it's William the Conqueror's slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII's readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, Elizabeth I's chastity, or the glamour of the young Elizabeth II, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination.
The lives of the kings and queens of England include some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain.
Whether it's William the Conqueror's slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII's readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, Elizabeth I's chastity, or the glamour of the young Elizabeth II, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Illustrations
16 Plates, color; 16 Plates, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-2598-6 (9780752425986)
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W. M. Ormrod
The Kings and Queens of England
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10/2011
The History Press Ltd
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Persons
W.M. ORMROD was Professor of Medieval History at the University of York. He wrote extensively on medieval Britain; his other books include Edward III ('Instantly accessible', The Observer), along with Political Life in Medieval England, 1300-1450 (with Anthony Musson), The Evolution of English Justice: Law, Politics and Society in the Fourteenth Century and The Black Death in England (with Phillip Lindley).