Cavendish, Richard
Kings & Queens the Concise Guide: The Concise Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780715323762
- author:
- Cavendish, Richard
- format:
- Flexibound
- publisher:
- David & Charles
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 12.1 x 3.8 x 15.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to the rulers of the British nations, from pre-Roman times to the present day, Kings & Queens: The Concise Guide covers the lives and personalities of each monarch, including their achievements, challenges, and historical context. The book features family trees, key facts, timelines, and rare archive photographs to help place each monarch in their historical context. The guide examines the major social, political, and commercial events of each monarch's reign, as well as the spirit, traditions, and innovations of the nation at the time, including politics, arts, architecture, and fashions. This visually appealing format brings history alive, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the subject.