Kings & Queens of England & Great Britain (Hardcover)

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This enlarged and revised edition of the classic guide first published in 1966, provides insights into the history and rich heritage of England and Great Britain through the lives of all the monarchs, from the early Saxons to Elizabeth II. The character of every monarch is discussed, together with the principal events of their reign. For easy reference, each section begins with a listing of all the essential facts and dates, including key biographical details. Successive royal dynasties are clearly indicated, with genealogical trees to show how the hereditary line has been perpetuated. In addition, the reader finds out about the British royal family today, their response to recent changes, challenges and tragedy, including the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the reaction of the British people.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles; Rev Sub edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715308122
• ISBN-13: 978-0715308127
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,199,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Thought You Knew Them?, March 27, 2000

By	Casey (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed Delderfield's book on the kings and queens of England and Great Britain. He's laid out the geneology in a flowing, concise way, offering tidbits of fact for each monarch. Sometimes sounding almost gossipy, Delderfield knows his subject. The photographs made a nice counterpoint to the prose, giving me a feel for the reality of all mentioned.

A good book for a condensed overview of English royalty.