Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom
The lives of England's Kings and Queens, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. This painstakingly illustrated book celebrates the Great Dynasties of English Royalty, from the establishment of the monarchical power base by the early Norman Kings through to the present Queen. The stories of the many monarchs and their colourful lives - some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister - are presented by the author who examines the histories of well loved monarchs such as Victoria as well as the lesser known such as Richard III.
All About History – Book Of Kings And Queens 4th Edition (2015)
Throughout history, monarchs have had a huge impact on the world, whether uniting nations or tearing them apart. Some have inherited great power, while others have fought to take what they saw as rightfully theirs. There have been kings that instigated wars to demonstrate their strength and conquer the world, and queens who helped shape the future of their nations. In this newly revised edition, we take a look at some of the most iconic and influential monarchs the world has ever seen, from Nefertiti and Boudica, ruler of the Iceni, to William the Conqueror and Marie Antoinette. We’ll also take a look at the 30 kings and queens who changed the world...
K-Gr 3-A companion to Glaser's Wonderful Worms (1992) and Spectacular Spiders (1998, both Millbrook), this title contains colorful, realistic illustrations that keep step with the simple, sometimes rhyming text. Three pages of more detailed data about monarchs and their complex lives, the addresses of butterfly societies, and a list of Web sites to explore are included. Despite the fact that mating is never mentioned (and egg laying is), and even if you own such fine titles as Gail Gibbons's Monarch Butterfly (Holiday, 1989), Deborah Heiligman's From Caterpillar to Butterfly (HarperCollins, 1996), and Kathryn Lasky's Monarchs (Harcourt, 1993), you might still want to make room for this ...