The kings & queens of Britain

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The kings & queens of Britain

John Cannon & Anne Hargreaves

(Oxford quick reference)

Oxford University Press, 2009

2nd ed., rev.

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The kings and queens of Britain

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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.

Table of Contents

  • LIST OF MAPS
  • LIST OF GENEALOGIES
  • PREFACE
  • ABBREVIATIONS
  • THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE MONARCHY
  • THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF BRITAIN
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOURCES
  • FURTHER READING
  • WEB LINKS
  • GLOSSARY
  • INDEX

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