The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha [Paperback]

John Clarke (Author), Jasper Ridley (Author), Antonia Fraser (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0520228014 | ISBN-13: 978-0520228016 | Edition: 1

Beginning with the reign of George I, this volume goes on to discuss the life and rule of Queen Victoria, whose seventy years on the throne saw the zenith of Britain's power abroad and a changing world at home.
About the series A Royal History of England:
From the beginning of monarchical power in Norman times to the present queen, the British royal family has experienced many scandals, triumphs, and changes in public image, but few of their reigns can be described as uneventful. With contributions by specialist authors and contemporary illustrations of royal heraldry and coats of arms, Antonia Fraser has edited a definitive and entertaining history of one of the most powerful monarchies in the world.

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This five-volume series covers several centuries of English history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the death of Princess Diana, the fire that decimated Windsor Castle, and the Queen Mother's 99th birthday in 1999. Each volume offers loads of illustrations, both artworks and photos, as well as informative though not overly detailed text. Better for casual readers and students through high school.
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About the Author

Antonia Fraser is editor of the best-selling updated edition of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (California, 1999), as well as several other best-selling histories including The Gunpowder Plot. Text by John Clarke and Jasper Ridley.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; 1 edition (November 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520228014
• ISBN-13: 978-0520228016
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Illustrated Overview of the Hanovers, Victoria, Edward, September 19, 2001

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This review is from: The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Paperback)

This is a pretty good history of the Hanovers and their two immediate descendants. There are alot of pictures, and fairly short biographies of each of them. The book is very informative and a very quick read. I just wish that these biographers would realize that not all of us speak French, there are never any translations. Latin I can read, but French is beyond me, and I would guess, alot of other people.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware: This is an excerpt from another book!, January 16, 2009

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JLR "hangin out" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Paperback)

I bought this book along with another in the series to bridge my British Royal history knowledge gap. I also purchased The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England, Revised and Updated edited by Antonia Fraser and found the text in this book is identical to that volume. I think there are additional photos in this book, but it is not something completely new. If you have The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England, do not bother with this volume.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs an editor, April 7, 2008

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N. Lambert "Trixie Delight" (Oakwood,, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Houses of Hanover and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Paperback)

I thought Antonia Fraser was a better editor than this ..gross errors ..confusing George I with George IV, hyphenating words willy-nilly ...I'm sure some of them are typos but isn't that what an editor is for? Great pictures but I'm still looking for a book that names everyone in the group photo taken at Ducky and Ernie's wedding ...