This lavishly illustrated volume charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. It describes the lives of the kings and queens, their consorts and children, and the usurpers, pretenders and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Special features reveal the lives of the Tudors; the trial of Charles I; and the growth of the British Empire in the Age of Victoria. The role of the Queen as head of 'The Firm', and of Prince William and Kate, are also discussed. This is a reference book to absorb, entertain and fascinate every reader interested in the history of the British monarchy.
By:
Charles Phillips Imprint: Southwater Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 220mm,
Width: 168mm,
ISBN:9781846816000 ISBN 10: 1846816009 Pages: 256 Publication Date:01 December 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Charles Phillips graduated from Oxford University and gained an MA from the University of Westminster, London. He is an established writer of popular history and in particular has a keen interest in British history.