Royal faces: from William the Conqueror to the present day

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Royal faces: from William the Conqueror to the present day Bentley-Cranch, Dana Summary What did he or she actually look life? What did he or she actually look life? A question tha t has been asked throughout the ages, and never with more interest than when the face is a royal one. But putting faces to names is only one facet of the story of 900 years of British monarchy. In this book, portraits of the kings and queens are accompanied by brief accounts of their lives, showing how they attained the throne and how the line of succession was maintained or overthrown. It also traces the history of the Crown itself and tells how the absolutist rule of the early kings evolved into our constitutional monarcy. Perfect for fans of Portraits, Arts & Photography, Painting. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 66 pages · Paperback By Bentley-Cranch, Dana Details ISBN: 9780112904649 Author: Bentley-Cranch, Dana Format: Paperback Pages: 66 Language: English Publication date: 11 October 1990 Condition: New About the authors Bentley-Cranch, Dana and National Portrait Gallery (Great Britain) and Dana Bentley-Cranch · Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO) More about this book Reviews In this book, portraits of the kings and queens are accompanied by brief accounts of their lives, showing how they attained the throne and how the line of succession was maintained or overthrown. Show more