The glorious pageant of a thousand years' history is paraded here in the lives and deeds of England's sovereigns, spanning ten great dynasties, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor today. Eight contributors, under Antonia Fraser's editorship, bring to life the complex characters of England's kings and queens, whether well-loved or little-known. Illustrated with contemporary portraits, paintings and engravings, and colourful coats of arms, this is a celebration of England's royalty.
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The glorious pageant of a thousand years' history is paraded here in the lives and deeds of England's sovereigns, spanning ten great dynasties, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor today. Eight contributors, under Antonia Fraser's editorship, bring to life the complex characters of England's kings and queens, whether well-loved or little-known. Illustrated with contemporary portraits, paintings and engravings, and colourful coats of arms, this is a celebration of England's royalty.
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Very Good. Stories of England's monarchs, spanning ten great dynasties, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor today. The glorious pageant of a thousand years' history is paraded here in the lives and deeds of England's sovereigns, spanning ten great dynasties, from the invading Normans of 1066 to the House of Windsor today. Eight contributors, under Antonia Fraser's editorship, bring to life the complex characters of England's kings and queens, whether well-loved or little-known. Illustrated with contemporary portraits, paintings and engravings, and colourful coats of arms, this is a celebration of England's royalty.
Although book was shelf-worn it was a good read. I enjoyed the style of writing.
SilkLinenCashmere.com
Mar 13, 2009
Dry and boring
I love history. My favorite writer is David McCullough. This does not compare. It is not really interesting and does not flow well. I keep getting confused between the different kings and time periods. I listen to it while driving. Its BORING.
