Kings and Queens of Britain, Illustrated History of: A visual encyclopedia of every king and queen of Britain, from Saxon times through the Tudors and Stuarts to today

Charles Phillips has written a book about the royal families of Britain, featuring over 500 fine art paintings, sculptures, engravings, artifacts, photographs, maps, and illustrations. It is a valuable reference book for historians and fascinates readers interested in one of the world's longest-running monarchies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Anness Publishing

In this captivating and thoroughly revised edition, Charles Phillips delves into the rich tapestry of British royal history, spanning from the legendary tales of King Arthur and Eric Bloodaxe to the actual accounts of Macbeth. He unveils the lives, legends, and dynasties of the kings and queens of Britain, their spouses, and their offspring, as well as the pretenders, usurpers, and regents who shaped the United Kingdom's destiny. Thought-provoking fact boxes provide concise summaries of pivotal events during each reign, accompanied by detailed maps, charts, and family trees. Over 500 exquisite fine art paintings, sculptures, engravings, artifacts, photographs, maps, and illustrations showcase the heritage and grandeur of royal Britain. This invaluable reference book is a treasure for historians, captivating readers with the enduring legacy of one of the world's longest-running monarchies.

Weight: 1334g
Dimension: 225 x 290 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780754835578