The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England

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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England Summary Illustrated in a sweep of colourful episodes, this volume contains the stories of England's monarchs, spanning ten great dynast ies, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor. 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. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 384 pages · Hardcover Details ISBN: 9780520219380 Format: Hardcover Pages: 384 Language: English Publication date: 25 November 1998 Condition: Used – Like New About the author Antonia Fraser More about this book Reviews Updated with a new chapter on the Windsors, including the death of Diana, this reference offers a concise guide to the great dynasties of English royalty. Show more