The Kings and Queens of England

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The writing is also a bit tabloid at times but this may appeal to the broader audience at which this book is aimed. The authors try to convey a balanced account of both the most celebrated and the most maligned among their subjects and generally succeed in this venture.

For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. This picture book provides a fascinating window into the life of Queen Elizabeth II from princess to beloved Queen, told through her enduring love of corgis. This new edition features recent royal events, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and a biography of King Charles III.Il saw stupid mistakes all over the place which shouldn't be present in a final version for publishing. From medieval monarchs to the newly-crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain.

The swift run of this litany by audiobook was kind of exhilarating and its punchiness of absurd little facts in between momentous events made me smile a lot. On the other hand, the format is useful as a quick reference with charts depicting the monarch’s coat of arms and listing such facts as birth date, parents, children, succession date, house, death, etc; while the section contain photos, quotes, and small supplemented texts to round the bios.A really interesting collection of essays about the British royal dynasties, part history, and partly just gossip. One author even goes so far as to look back longingly at the golden age of the past when people didn’t get divorced and newspapers didn’t print stories about the love lives of the royals. T he Queen's Knickers by the same author has been a bestselling family favourite for 30 years, and won The Sheffield Children’s Book Award and The Coventry Inspirational Award. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

I've always found the homosexual antics of James I particularly amusing, especially given he gave his name to the ever popular version of the Bible – or is it just me who sees this as being somewhat amusingly ironic? After doing quite a bit of genealogy work this year and discovering some very deeply embedded roots in Great Britain, this book has been an excellent source of historical information.

A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. we’ve picked out some of our favourite texts suitable for primary school children to help explore the Kings and Queens topic.