You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot! Did England make a sudden shift to a completely symbolic monarchy with George I, or was that just the beginning of a more gradual process?

Although Crofton does mention interesting and/or menial notes and facts; nothing is detailed and therefore the reader is not left with a solid image of any of the monarchs. Sadly, Crofton doesn’t explore any new ground in “Kings and Queens of England” and thus those readers well-read on English royalty will be somewhat bored unless looking for a quick recap. Terry’s district council have awarded Terry an “oscar” as one of their top citizens and Sunderland University have awarded Terry an Honorary Doctorate in Education (HonDEd) which was awarded in July 2000. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Thereafter, we learn how the story of Canute turning the tide was a desperate act to prove to his kingdom that he was human.Terry’s latest additions to the Horrible Histories series are the Horrible Histories Special: France and Cruel Crimes and Painful Punishment. But this book is just about the people who worn the British crown from William I to Queen Elizabeth II. From the Saxons to the Windsors, Britain's royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide.

But the Princess wants to make up her own mind - can a farmer with a flock of sheep provide some help? If one takes the long view, and learns to think generationally, he should expect the Lord to orchestrate surprising changes of fortune, both for weal and for woe. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation some of the Queen's most famous outfits. I know that there are more detailed works out there, but sometimes a quick bio is all I want or need.I’m trying to read a lot more straight history and kings and queens of England was a big hole in my knowledge.