Kings & Queens: A History of British MonarchyOver 100 illustrations. The story of the kings and queens of England is long and fascinating. It begins with the early monarchs who were little more than tribal warlords, and moves down through the centuries to the present day and the court of Queen Elizabeth II. It is a story of treachery, lust, persecution, and faltering but unremitting progress, sometimes despite the monarchs themselves rather than because of them. This beautifully illustrated and informative volume contains over 100 full-color historical reproductions. |
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... Matilda , as heir to the throne . Before he died of food poisoning near Rouen in France in 1135 , Matilda ( the widow of emperor Henry V ) had married Geoffrey , count of Anjou ( 1113-51 ) , thus reinforcing the conti- nental drift of ...
... Matilda , as heir to the throne . Before he died of food poisoning near Rouen in France in 1135 , Matilda ( the widow of emperor Henry V ) had married Geoffrey , count of Anjou ( 1113-51 ) , thus reinforcing the conti- nental drift of ...
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... Matilda invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne , and civil war broke out . Stephen also faced war with Matilda's uncle , king of Scotland , and in 1141 Stephen was taken prisoner . But there was not to be a queen Matilda . Fiery ...
... Matilda invaded England in 1139 to claim the throne , and civil war broke out . Stephen also faced war with Matilda's uncle , king of Scotland , and in 1141 Stephen was taken prisoner . But there was not to be a queen Matilda . Fiery ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 7 |
HOUSE OF NORMANDY | 31 |
HOUSE OF PLANTAGENET | 39 |
Copyright | |
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