Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan tell the real stories of the most powerful men and women in British history.Kings & Queens explores the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of a monarchy that is the envy of the world. Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into those born to rule, whether villains or heroes – from cruel King John and warrior-king Edward III, to our own Elizabeth II: dutiful, discreet and the longest-reigning queen in the world.This is the story of modern civilization through the lens of those who have ruled.
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Opening with the reign of King Alfred, during which the foundations of the nation were laid, this book introduces the monarchs who have ruled through personal and political strife, triumph, war and peacetime. This is the story of modern civilization.
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The Anglo-Saxons c.800-1066 - William I the Conqueror 1066-87 - William II 1087-1100 - Henry I 1100-35 - Stephen 1135-54 - Henry II 1154-89 - Richard I 1189-99 - John 1199-1216 - Henry III 1216-72 - Edward I 1272-1307 - Edward II 1307-27 - Edward III 1327-77 - Richard II 1377-99 - Henry IV 1399-1413 - Henry V 1413-22 - Henry VI 1422-61 - Edward IV 1461-70 - Henry VI 1470-71 - Edward IV 1471-83 - Edward V 1483 - Richard III 1483-85 - Henry VII 1483-1509 - Henry VIII 1509-47 - Edward VI 1547-53 - Mary I 1553-58 - Elizabeth I 1558-1603 - James I (VI of Scotland) 1603-25 - Charles I 1625-49 - Charles II 1660-85 - James II 1685-88 - William III and Mary II 1689-1702 - Anne 1702-14 - George I 1714-27 - George II 1727-60 - George III 1760-1820 - George IV 1820-30 - William IV 1830-37 - Victoria 1837-1901 - Edward VII 1901-10 - George V 1910-36 - Edward VIII 1936 - George VI 1936-52 - Elizabeth II 1952-
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Written by a much-loved broadcasters and bestselling authors Snow and MacMillan.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781802790030
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Vendor
Welbeck
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
236 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
32 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
320

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Om bidragsyterne

Dan Snow is a historian, broadcaster and television presenter. He has presented across the BBC including The One Show and his series, Battlefield Britain, presented with his father Peter Snot, won a BAFTA award. He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to History.