The Kings and Queens of England

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Crofton's work speaks for itself once you open the cover and start to delve into the historical facts and photos of the people who ruled. There really is no wonder that so many works of historical fiction have been based around the lives of various Kings and Queens of England! More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs, with detailed background scenes showing dramatic highlights of each era. Often these were almost meaningless in terms of their lives, one (can’t remember which now – probably one of the Georges) died talking about the Church – not really one of his key interests while he was alive.The way it is set up with many photos of the monarchs and artifacts, stories, bios, time lines of important events pertaining to their reign and a brief history for each is outstanding. A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen's men and one very special hat.

I loved the section on the Plantagenets, the Tudors are always a favorite, but already knowing so much, I spotted what was glossed over, and then we get to the Stuarts, which somehow gets boring, which it shouldn't be, due to all the death and pomp - but no indication from this book that the monarchy might have been in real trouble there for a minute thanks to Cromwell. The detailed, humorous and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as a princess. So let's follow one determined, dare-devil queen through London Zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben .This is the story of her beloved first corgi, Susan, who accompanied Princess Elizabeth everywhere she went - even secretly riding in her glass carriage on her wedding day to Prince Philip! Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. I bought it as a bedside read and because the book is divided into easy-to-chew sections for that purpose. Mart Matthews latest new quiz book arrives in time for Christmas to test all Blackburn Rovers' fans with 1000 questions about their beloved club.