Kings & Queens: The Concise Guide - Couverture rigide

Richard, Cavendish

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0715323768 ISBN 13 : 9780715323762

Editeur : David & Charles, 2007

Synopsis

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A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This best-selling title is a handy-format, fully comprehensive guide to the rulers of the British nations and their chequered histories, from pre-Roman times to the present day. From King Kenneth I and Henry VIII through to Princess Diana, the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, Kings and Queens: The Concise Guide reveals the lives and personalities of each monarch - the good, bad, lazy, greedy, downright wicked, sometimes mad and occasionally brilliant - and examines the ways in which they have shaped history. Including family trees, key facts and further details, as well as timelines to help place each monarch in their historical context, the book covers the major social, political and commercial events of each king and queen. The author also provides additional information on the spirit, traditions and innovations of the nation at the time, including politics, the arts, architecture and fashions. It is a magnificent visual feast in an appealing format, which guarantees to bring history alive for readers of all ages, through exciting narrative, renowned paintings and rare archive photographs.

Revue de presse :

Sumptuous new book! --This England

A godsend for history students. Rarely can so much education and entertainment have been crammed into so small s space. --This England

"...brings some of the most spectacular inventions of Leonardo da Vince crashing into the 21st century" --How It Works

"...brings some of the most spectacular inventions of Leonardo da Vince crashing into the 21st century" --How It Works

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: David & Charles
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0715323768
• ISBN 13: 9780715323762
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 480