Dark History of the Kings & Queens of England
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Dark History of the Kings & Queens of England

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  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Dark History of the Kings & Queens of England

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About this book

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. A Dark History: 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. Carefully researched, superbly entertaining and illustrated throughout with more than 200 colour and black-and-white 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.

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Information

Publisher
Amber Books
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781848040304
eBook ISBN
9781908696366

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1 Conspirators and Conquerors: A Dirty Business – The Normans
  7. Chapter 2 Unholy Alliances – The Plantagenets Part I
  8. Chapter 3 Crusading Kings and Troublesome Barons – The Plantagenets Part II
  9. Chapter 4 Lovers, Land and Treason – The Plantagenets Part III
  10. Chapter 5 Insanity, Civil War and Child Murder – The Plantagenets Part IV
  11. Chapter 6 Conspiracy and Bloodshed – The Tudors Part I
  12. Chapter 7 Decapitation and Divorce – The Tudors Part II
  13. Chapter 8 Turmoil, Terror and Fatal Illness – The Tudors Part III
  14. Chapter 9 Gloriana and Gore – The Tudors Part IV
  15. Chapter 10 Roundheads and Regicide – The Stuarts Part I
  16. Chapter 11 A Not-so-Merry Monarchy – The Stuarts Part II
  17. Chapter 12 Mistresses and Madness – The Hanoverians Part I
  18. Chapter 13 Battle Royal – The Hanoverians Part II
  19. Chapter 14 Scandal Behind Closed Doors – The House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
  20. Chapter 15 A Loose Cannon – The Windsors Part I
  21. Chapter 16 A Modern Monarchy? – The Windsors Part II
  22. Index
  23. Picture Credits