Kings and Queens of England

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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An authoritative and accessible history of the kings and queens of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to King Charles III.The lives of the kings and queens of England include some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain.Whether it’s William the Conqueror’s slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII’s readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, Elizabeth I’s chastity, or the glamour of the young Elizabeth II, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-02-06
Mått129 x 198 x 32 mm
Vikt366 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
FörlagThe History Press Ltd
ISBN9781803998824

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W.M. ORMROD was Professor of Medieval History at the University of York. He wrote extensively on medieval Britain; his other books include Edward III (‘Instantly accessible’, The Observer), along with Political Life in Medieval England, 1300-1450 (with Anthony Musson), The Evolution of English Justice: Law, Politics and Society in the Fourteenth Century and The Black Death in England (with Phillip Lindley).

TitleCopyrightContentsThe Editor and the ContributorsIntroductionGenealogies1 The Kings of the English from Earliest Times to 10662 The House of Normandy (1066-1154)3 The House of Anjou (1154-1272)4 The House of Plantagenet (1272-1399)5 The Houses of Lancaster & York (1399-1485)6 The House of Tudor (1485-1603)7 The House of Stuart (1603-1714)8 The House of Hanover (1714-1837)9 From the House of Hanover to the House of Windsor (1837-present)Further ReadingList of Illustrations

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