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Author : Arthur Bryant
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Thousand Years of British Monarchy written by Arthur Bryant and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1975 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tracy Borman
Publisher : Grove Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802159117
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)
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
Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 147211731X
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)
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.
Author : Terrance Dicks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853403866
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (38 download)
Download or read book A Right Royal History written by Terrance Dicks and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Running PressBook Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780786706921
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (69 download)
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens written by Mike Ashley and published by Running PressBook Pub. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history
Author : Carolyn Harris
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459735706
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)
Download or read book Raising Royalty written by Carolyn Harris and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2017-04-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising Royalty examines the struggles and successes of twenty sets of royal parents over the past thousand years as they raised their children in the public eye. From Edgar and Elfrida in Anglo-Saxon times to William and Kate today, Raising Royalty discusses centuries of royal parenting.
Author : Steven Brindle
Publisher : Royal Collection Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781909741249
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (412 download)
Download or read book Windsor Castle written by Steven Brindle and published by Royal Collection Editions. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As England's largest castle and premier royal residence, Windsor Castle is of outstanding importance: historically, architecturally, artistically and in the life of the nation. This authoritative history of the Castle, the first to be published in 100 years, draws upon new research and primary sources to present a general account of Windsor Castle and its immediate environs from around AD700 to the present day, setting this iconic building against the background of wider social, political and cultural events in the life of the monarchy and the nation. Not only is the book richly illustrated with historical drawings, watercolours and photographs from the Royal Collection and elsewhere, it also includes newly commissioned photography and 3D reconstructions of the Castle at key points in its development, showing how this historic site has changed and evolved over 13 centuries."--
Author : Kathleen Doyle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780712357081
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)
Download or read book 1000 Years of Royal Books and Manuscripts written by Kathleen Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How important a part did books play in the lives of successive English monarchs and their families? Besides Alfred the Great, Edward IV, Henry VIII, and George III, which kings cared for books? This well-illustrated volume presents a fresh and wide-ranging review of the material and documentary evidence for royal interest in handwritten and printed books. Leading experts offer new perspectives on the part of England's monarchs in the circulation and preservation of texts from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. Some essays consider individual books or monarchs. Others take a wider view of several centuries of evidence. At the heart of the volume is the remarkable array of royal books held by the British Library, including the Old Royal Library presented to the nation by George II and the King's Library presented by George IV. Contributors: Richard Gameson, Michael Wood, James Carley, Nicholas Vincent, Joanna Fronska, Catherine Reynolds, Scot McKendrick, Kathleen Doyle, John Goldfinch, and Jane Roberts.
Author : Terrance Dicks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853402531
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (25 download)
Download or read book A Right Royal History written by Terrance Dicks and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tracy Borman
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 1529339510
Total Pages : 719 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (293 download)
Download or read book Crown & Sceptre written by Tracy Borman and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning tour de force and a remarkable achievement.- Alison Weir This is Our Island Story for the modern age. - Charles Spencer 'Not just a brilliant compendium of biographies, but the biography of an institution: a marvellous read' - Tom Holland 'This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle' (William Shakespeare, Richard II) With 1000 years of royal history from 1066 to the present day, Domesday Book to Magna Carta the Field of Cloth of Gold to King Charles' accession, Crown & Sceptre is an unparalleled exploration of the British monarchy. From Sunday Times bestselling author and joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces Tracy Borman, comes a fresh, engaging and authoritative account of the crown's tumultuous history - including a chapter on King Charles III. Impeccably researched, Crown & Sceptre explores in gripping detail how this iconic institution has survived the storms of rebellion, revolution and war that brought most of the world's other monarchies to an abrupt and bloody end. It is a story of ruthless dynastic battles, political and social leadership, usurpation and abdication, all set against a backdrop of dazzling ceremony and pageantry. "Crown and Sceptre shows an astonishing command of a thousand years of the British monarchy, its traditions, roles and realities beyond the pageantry and romance. Beautifully crafted, insightful, and a genuine pleasure to read, it underscores the royal heritage at the heart of a nation." - Lauren Mackay "Crown and Sceptre" combines an eminently accessible narrative with a lucid scholarly lens. Tracy Borman skilfully unravels the trials and triumphs of this ever-shifting institution. By charting both the majesty and mechanics of monarchy, we get a vivid understanding of why its glittering gears shifted over time, and by whom the levers of change were pulled. A triumph.' - Owen Emmerson, Curator at Hever Castle 'Tracy Borman's passion for the British monarch and the crown is infectious and compelling!' - Estelle Paranque 'Borman embraces a huge task' - Gerard DeGroot, The Times Enlightening, gripping and skilfully composed, Tracy Borman navigates the twists and turns of the British monarchy with an expert hand. A pacy narrative that's simply bursting with colour and intrigue, Crown and Sceptre is both powerful and compulsively readable. A masterpiece. - Nicola Tallis
Author : Cele C. Otnes
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520273664
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Royal Fever written by Cele C. Otnes and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No monarchy has proved more captivating than that of the British Royal Family. Across the globe, an estimated 2.4 billion people watched the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on television. In contemporary global consumer culture, why is the British monarchy still so compelling? Rooted in fieldwork conducted from 2005 to 2014, this book explores how and why consumers around the world leverage a wide range of products, services, and experiences to satisfy their fascination with the British Royal Family brand. It demonstrates the monarchy’s power as a brand whose narrative has existed for more than a thousand years, one that shapes consumer behavior and that retains its economic and cultural significance in the twenty-first century. The authors explore the myriad ways consumer culture and the Royal Family intersect across collectors, commemorative objects, fashion, historic sites, media products, Royal brands, and tourist experiences.Taking a case study approach, the book examines both producer and consumer perspectives. Specific chapters illustrate how those responsible for orchestrating experiences related to the British monarchy engage the public by creating compelling consumer experiences. Others reveal how and why people devote their time, effort, and money to Royal consumption—from a woman who boasts a collection of over 10,000 pieces of British Royal Family trinkets to a retired American stockbroker who spends three months each year in England hunting for rare and expensive memorabilia. Royal Fever highlights the important role the Royal Family continues to play in many people’s lives and its ongoing contribution as a pillar of iconic British culture.
Author : Daniel Chalke
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452183740
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)
Download or read book Monarchs of England written by Daniel Chalke and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Royal portraits and fast historical facts on rulers from King Athelstan to Queen Elizabeth II. Whether famed like Queen Victoria or a bit more obscure like King Sweyn Forkbeard, this collection tells a story that spans more than a thousand years, showcasing the fifty-nine English monarchs who preceded King Charles. It features portraits from prestigious galleries like the National Portrait Gallery in London, each a beautiful, miniature work of art set in an elegant gilt frame, paired with fascinating details of the monarch’s reign. Perfect for reference, study, or an entertaining browse through history, Monarchs of England makes learning about the English monarchy a visual treat.
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Publisher : TickTock Books
ISBN 13 : 9781848984073
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (84 download)
Download or read book British Kings and Queens written by and published by TickTock Books. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the bloody battles, beheadings, betrayals and monumental moments that have shaped a thousand years of British history.
Author : David Starkey
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007424825
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy written by David Starkey and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day. This compendium volume of two earlier books is fully revised and updated.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780329908713
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (87 download)
Download or read book British Kings & Queens written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 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.
Author : Ian Bradley
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441193677
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)
Download or read book God Save the Queen written by Ian Bradley and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the spiritual and religious heart of monarchy, from its sacred origins to its place in a multi-cultural and often unbelieving society.
Author : Sandra Forty
Publisher : Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors
ISBN 13 : 9781906347369
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (473 download)
Download or read book British Kings and Queens written by Sandra Forty and published by Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors. This book was released on 2009 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain - that is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - have been part of a United Kingdom since the start of the 19th century, but their monarchs and leaders have vied for power ever since the Romans left at the start of the 5th century. This book tells the story of over 1,000 years of British monarchs.
