The National Portrait Gallery History of the Kings and Queens of EnglandThis is a guide to the kings and queens of England from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II, illustrated with portraits of every monarch taken from paintings, coins, engravings, photographs and sculptures. Biographical entries give details of the most important historical events and dates in every reign, with each dynasty explained and illustrated in a family tree. |
Contents
BC to AD871 | 7 |
The AngloSaxons and Danes 16 | 31 |
The Angevins | 44 |
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The National Portrait Gallery History of the Kings and Queens of England David Williamson No preview available - 1998 |
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