Pocket Dictionary of Kings and Queens of Britain

£6.99

This book features: Raedwald (the king buried at Sutton Hoo); Queen Cynethryth, wife of King Offa of Mercia; Alfred the Great; Cnut; Richard I; Henry III, Henry IV, Henry VII, Henry VIII; Edward VI; Mary I; Elizabeth I; James I/VI; Charles I; Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector; William and Mary; Anne; George II and George III; Victoria; Edward VII; and Elizabeth II. Britain has been famous for its monarchy for centuries. This is the perfect introduction to over twenty of the most fascinating kings and queens and their links to the collections of the British Museum. Colourfully illustrated and accompanied by clear, authoritative text, it's a striking, lively and concise exploration of the highlights of the royal history of Britain. The book opens with an introduction to the role of monarchy in Britain over time, and includes a complete list of the numerous kings and queens from the ninth century to the present day, with entries on over twenty key British monarchs. Important themes of the b

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