Download or read book The History of England An Introduction to Centuries of English Culture Kings Queens Key Events Battles More written by History Brought Alive and published by Thomas William. This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From The Anglo-Saxons to Brexit via Conquests, Empire & World Wars The Story of England begins over a thousand years ago when it emerged from various Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms. Over the long span of its history, England faced many enemies but by the strength of itself as a nation, it would continue to prevail. Considering its legacy and impact on the world, it comes as no surprise that stories about it are abundant. In this book we explore the magnificent history of England from its early origins to its place in the modern world. Inside you will discover poignant and factual information. Join us on a journey through a fascinating and thrilling panorama of historical events! Inside this book you will discover The History of England Timeline - 410 AD to present Telling Tales, Myths & Legends - Robin Hood, King Arthur, Jack & The Beanstalk & many more Parliament & Crown - discover the Royal Family's Unique Role in Government Kings & Queens, Henry VII, Queen Elizabeth II & many more Magna Carta, explore the 800-year legacy of this world famous document Famous figures, Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin (theory of evolution) & many more The House of Tudor - how this iconic royal legacy shaped modern Britain England stands alone, history & consequences of The Second World War Brexit, Modern England & the decline of The British Empire And much, much more…, Whether you’re a scholar, a casual reader, or someone who simply hopes to have an interesting conversational topic ready to go then this is a must-read for you. Discover The History of England with This Book
Download or read book British Kings and Queens written by Jacqueline Gorman and published by TickTock Books. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicling the bloody battles, beheadings, betrayals, and many other monumental moments from Britain’s historical kingdoms, this expansive history explores 1,000 years of British heritage—from the early Saxon and Danish kings to the present day. An accompanying time line and historic artwork re-create the atmosphere of the periods described, bringing history alive for children as plenty of lighthearted facts help keep their interest. Specific events that have changed the course of history are highlighted by a simple key system, combining comprehensive information with fun learning. Using the monarchs—from the great and the lion-hearted to the tyrannical and the devious—as the thread, this resource details key events from Britain’s past, while a royal family tree helps kids make connections through the generations.
Download or read book Gwynne s Kings and Queens written by Nevile Gwynne and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know your Kings and Queens of England by heart? Can you tell your Ethelred from your Ethelbert? Your Marcia from your Matilda? Well, passionate educator Mr Gwynne is back – and this time he is taking on the entirety of British history – so you will never be in the dark again. Within the pages of this little gem – bursting with our small island’s rich past – he teaches us the history of England through her remarkable monarchs. It is Mr Gwynne’s belief that a certain amount of what you might read in other history books may well be wrong. It is his aim to show you why. Concise, thorough and utterly fascinating, this is the perfect book to be enjoyed by young and old, to be read at a time when, for many, harking back to our rich past seems much more preferable than living in the dreary present. And when it comes to the benefits of education, Mr Gwynne is never wrong!
Download or read book A Brief History of British Kings Queens written by Mike Ashley and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.
Download or read book Kings And Queens written by A.J. Kingston and published by A. J. KINGSTON. This book was released on 2023-02-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the power struggles of medieval Europe. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives and legacies of the kings and queens who ruled during this time, and it examines the ways in which their actions and ambitions helped to shape the course of European history. With a focus on major events and developments of the medieval period, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the Reformation, this book provides a unique and fascinating look at the power struggles of the time. It explores the complex web of political, religious, and military factors that shaped the medieval period, and it provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the actions and ambitions of the kings and queens who ruled during this time. Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for students of history, lovers of medieval literature, or anyone who is interested in the power struggles of the past. With its rich and detailed exploration of the medieval period, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most fascinating and important periods in European history. Whether you are a student of history, a lover of medieval literature, or simply someone who is interested in the power struggles of the past, Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is a must-read book that provides a rich and engaging look at the lives and legacies of the kings and queens who ruled during this time.
Download or read book Kings Queens of England written by Nigel Cawthorne and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kings & Queens of England is an entertaining account of the larger-than-life characters that have ruled England through the ages. Divided into easy-reference chapters based on the ruling dynasties of England, it follows the fascinating history of monarchs from the first Saxon kings to the Windsors of the present day. Author Nigel Cawthorne paints vivid portraits of a mixed bunch of rulers ranging from the drunken and debauched merry monarch Charles II to the idealized domesticity and colonial ambition of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Download or read book Great British Kings Queens written by Cath Senker and published by Sirius Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully illustrated pictorial history, Cath Senker explores the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. Including family trees, timelines and information boxes on key events, Great British Kings and Queens introduces this fascinating thousand-year history, providing rich biographical detail of Britain's remarkable monarchs. For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. British kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. Learn about the power struggle between the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, how George III nearly abdicated after the American War of Independence and events right up to the present, Prince Harry's marriage to American actress Meghan Markle. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones, religious fanatics, brilliant economists, masters of diplomacy and the power hungry. But whether they have abused their power or used it for good, each monarch has played a part in the rich tapestry of British history, coping with both international and civil wars, rebellions and criticism.
Download or read book Great Britain written by Eric Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-18 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the History of Great Britain From Start to End...*** 4 Manuscripts in 1 Book - English History, Irish History, Welsh History, Scottish History *****English History** England is a fascinating and intriguing country. From its pre Christian roots, through Roman occupation, Viking invaders, the Norman Conquest and the building of the largest empire the world has known, this small country has punched well above its weight on the world stage. Now, in this absorbing book, English History, you can learn much more about the country, its people and their rich history, including: The Medieval age The Reformation Kings and queens Renaissance period Civil wars The British Empire World Wars And much more... **Irish History** Ireland, more than any other country, seems to hold people from other parts of the world in awe. Its people, landscape, culture and misfortunes have provided writers and poets with endless inspiration and its history is no less colorful and exciting. In this book, Irish History, you can find out much more about what has happened to Ireland through the ages, with chapters on: Early peoples and ages The advent of Christianity The Middle Ages The arrival of the Normans The 1580 rebellion 18th and 19th centuries And much more... The Ireland of today has been shaped by the past and its history has provided some of the major flashpoints in the wider scope of the British Isles and Europe... And with millions of North Americans, in particular, being able to trace their ancestry back to Irish forefathers, this book is a must read for anyone who has even a passing interest in the subject! **Welsh History** Wales is a country within the United Kingdom and, with England, has been a part of the nation for several hundred years. From different warring factions and distinct identities ruled by individual monarchs, Wales eventually formed into a single nation. But this is only a small part of its story. Inside the pages of Welsh History, you will find that there is much more to this small nation than meets the eye, with chapters the cover: How Wales emerged as a country The rise of national consciousness The Welsh economy History of Welsh devolution Welsh culture, traditions and language Historical places And much more... **Scottish History** Scotland has always held a fascination for people around the world. from inventors and patriots to great writers and thinkers, Scotland has traditionally punched well above its weight on the world stage. But did you know how it all started and how Scotland has been shaped by wider world events? This book, Scottish History, tells Scotland's story through several hundred years of turmoil and strife and includes chapters on: The emergence of the Scottish nation The golden age The Wars of Independence The Black Death Inventors, explorers and missionaries The impact of two world wars And much more... This in-depth and informative book aims to give the reader a taste of what Scottish history has meant for it, the United Kingdom as a whole and for the rest of the world as a result. It is perfect for anyone who has an urge to learn more about what Scotland has done throughout the years! Don't wait another moment to enjoy from this information - Get your copy of Great Britain right away!
Download or read book The Kings and Queens of England written by Ian Crofton and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the reign of Alfred the Great - the first king of Wessex to call himself 'king of England' - in the ninth century, to the shock of Norman invasion in the 11th, and from the brutal vicissitudes of late medieval kingship to the comfortable ceremonial of modern-day constitutional monarchy, the story of England's kings and queens is to a large degree that of England herself. The Kings and Queens of England offers elegant portraits of 59 English monarchs from Harold II to Henry VIII, and from Æthelred the Unready to Elizabeth II. Each sovereign is concisely and memorably profiled and the impact of his or her rule on wider English history clearly described and analysed. For every king and queen there is a detailed timeline of key events, and the narrative is further amplified by display quotations, feature boxes, panels of key biographical facts, and - last but not least - by 150 lavish full-colour images. Author Ian Crofton recounts a 1000-year tale of murder, invasion, usurpation, adultery, divorce, civil war and revolution in a manner that is as entertaining as it is informative. The Kings and Queens of England is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an illustrated and accessible history of the English monarchy from the Anglo-Saxon era to the present.
Download or read book The Kings and Queens of England written by W M Ormrod and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title offers a historical context in which to appreciate the political and moral significance of both the famous and the more obscure incidents in the public and private lives of Britain's monarchs.
Download or read book Kings Queens written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 1999 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 illustrations. The story of the kings and queens of England is long and fascinating. It begins with the early monarchs who were little more than tribal warlords, and moves down through the centuries to the present day and the court of Queen Elizabeth II. It is a story of treachery, lust, persecution, and faltering but unremitting progress, sometimes despite the monarchs themselves rather than because of them. This beautifully illustrated and informative volume contains over 100 full-color historical reproductions.
Download or read book Kings Queens Bones and Bastards written by David Hilliam and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Halliam answers all these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell. The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king or queen - from Egbert, crowned in 802 and considered the first king of England, to Queen Elizabeth II - as well as recording the extraordinary lives of their queens, consorts, mistresses and bastard children. It also tells the story of the Saxons, describes what has happened to the monarchs' mortal remains, and relates many lively incidents of royal history that rarely appear in the text books. Read of the saintly Edward the Confessor, who is believed to have refused to consummate his marriage; of the rumbustious Henry VIII, given to beheading those who displeased him; of the 'little gentleman in black velvet', who caused the death of William III; and of Queen Victoria's strange servant, the 'Munshi', Queen Emma, who endured a trial by ordeal; and Anne Boleyn, widely suspected of being a witch. A complete list of the monarchs' reigns and a genealogical table showing the royal descent down thirty-seven generations from Egbert to Elizabeth II adds to the volume's reference value.
Download or read book Crown and Country a History of England Through the Monarchy written by David Starkey and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I and Cromwell's emergence as Lord Protector - all the way up until the Victorian era when Britain's monarchs came face-to-face with modernity.
Download or read book The Kings and Queens of Britain written by John Cannon and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2009-03-26 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative and accessible guide to the British monarchy spans the Romano-British rulers of 55 BC to the present day House of Windsor. Generously illustrated with maps, photos, paintings, and genealogies, it contains a wealth of information on the rulers of Britain, including their policies, personalities, key dates, and legacies. There are almost 600 entries, which are organised by regions up to 1066 and by royal lines thereafter. Feature articles throughout the guide provide in-depth information on key royal topics, including Coronations, Regalia, the Tower of London, and - new to this edition - Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Revised and updated to include recent events, such as the second marriage of Prince Charles, this new edition also contains a topical introductory article on the changing role of the monarchy. There is a useful glossary, a list of recommended further reading, and a new appendix of recommended web links, accessed and kept up to date via a companion website. Comprehensive and elegantly written, this fascinating guide to the British monarchy is an essential reference resource for teachers and students of British history, and for anyone with an interest in Britain's rulers through the ages.
Download or read book Kings and Queens written by John Guy and published by TickTock Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one in a series of four books which looks at Britain's monarchy over more than a thousand years of history.
Download or read book Crown Sceptre written by Tracy Borman and published by Grove Atlantic. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the British monarchy that’s “a superb synthesis of historical analysis, politics, and top-notch royal gossip” (Kirkus Reviews). Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite England’s various kingdoms, forty-one kings and queens have sat on Britain’s throne. “Shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue’s gallery of weak, lazy, or evil monarchs,” as Tracy Borman describes them in her sparkling chronicle, Crown & Sceptre. Ironically, during very few of these 955 years has the throne’s occupant been unambiguously English—whether Norman French, the Welsh-born Tudors, the Scottish Stuarts, and the Hanoverians and their German successors to the present day. Acknowledging the intrinsic fascination with British royalty, Borman lifts the veil to reveal the remarkable characters and personalities who have ruled and, since the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, more ceremonially reigned. It is a crucial distinction explaining the staying power of the monarchy as the royal family has evolved and adapted to the needs and opinions of its people, avoiding the storms of rebellion that brought many of Europe’s royals to an abrupt end. Richard II; Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; George III; Victoria; Elizabeth II: their names evoke eras and the dramatic events Borman recounts. She is equally attuned to the fabric of monarchy: royal palaces; the way monarchs have been portrayed in art, on coins, in the media; the ceremony and pageantry surrounding the crown. Elizabeth II is already one of the longest reigning monarchs in history. Crown & Sceptre is a fitting tribute to her remarkable longevity and that of the magnificent institution she represents. “Crown & Sceptre brings us in short, vivid chapters from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth herself, much of it constituting a dark record of bumping off adversaries, rivals and spouses, confiscating vast estates and military invasions…. [A] lucid, character-rich book.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “Borman’s deep understanding of English royalty shines.” —Chris Schluep, Amazon Editors’ Picks, The Best History Books of February 2022
Download or read book The Kings and Queens of Britain written by Cath Senker and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was the first king of England? Did Henry I assassinate his brother? How did 'Bloody Mary' reinstate Roman Catholicism? For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. In this fascinating book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones, religious fanatics, brilliant economists, masters of diplomacy and the power hungry. But whether they have abused their power or used it for good, each monarch has played a part in the rich tapestry of British history, coping with both international and civil wars, rebellions and criticism. The Kings & Queens of Britain introduces a thousand-year history, providing rich biographical detail of Britain's remarkable monarchs.
