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Dark History of The Kings & Queens of England

Brenda Ralph Lewis

Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the Conqueror seized the crown in 1066, England has seen three civil wars; six... Read moreRead less

Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the Conqueror seized the crown in 1066, England has seen three civil wars; six monarchs have been murdered or executed; the throne of England has been usurped four times, and won in battle three times; and personal scandals and royal family quarrels abound.

Dark History of The Kings & Queens of England provides an exciting and dramatic account of English royal history from 1066 to the present day. This engrossing book explores the scandal and intrigue behind each royal dynasty, from the ‘accidental’ murder of William II in 1100, through the excesses of Richard III, Henry VIII and ‘Bloody’ Mary, to the conspiracies surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997, up to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Carefully researched, superbly entertaining and illustrated with more than 200 photographs and artworks, this accessible and immensely enjoyable book highlights the true personalities and real lives of the individuals honoured with the crown of England— and those unfortunate enough to cross their paths.

Dark History series

Format: 285 x 213mm
Extent: 256pp
Word count: 73,000
Illustrations: 200 photographs and artworks
ISBN: 9781908696366

Brenda Ralph Lewis

Brenda Ralph Lewis has written more than 100 books and hundreds of magazine articles, as well as radio and television documentaries, on subjects including history (both ancient and modern), myth and legend, animal and insect life, archaeology and genealogy. She lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

Kindle: 9781908696373

Epub:9781908696366

There is a newer Amber trade print edition currently available, ISBN 9781782748588 hb

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