Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee
by Charlie Higson
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The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend - an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy. Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee, Harry, Dick, John, Harry three. One, two, three Neds, Richard Two, Henries, four, five, six, then who? Charlie Higson has always been interested in the story of the fabled English monarchy: from the bastardly to the benevolent, brilliant to the brutal. In this wonderful new book, with the famous rhyme he learned at school as show more his trusty guide, Charlie takes the plunge into the storied history of this most treasured of institutions - introducing readers to every single ruler since poor Harold was shot in the eye at the Battle of Hastings. Bloody treachery? Check. Unruly incest? Check. Short parliaments? Check. A couple of Cromwells? Check. A rip-roaring journey that takes in the Normans, Stuarts and Tudors, not to mention the infamous Blois (how can we forget them?), Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is an utterly engrossing and grossly entertaining primer on who ruled when and why. show lessTags
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This is a short romp through 1000 years of British history with a focus on every monarch that has ruled (plus a few that haven't). It's irreverent and fun but actually based on a lot of good history. At times I found the humour a little puerile but overall its grounded in research and knowledge which redeems it and makes it a strong 'popular' history book.
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Charlie Higson is an acclaimed comedy writer, producer, and actor. Higson is the author of the adult thrillers Full Whack and King of the Ants. He is also the author of the internationally best-selling Young Bond series which include the titles: SilverFin, Blood Fever, Double or Die, Hurricane Gold and By Royal Command. Charlie is writing a new show more series of zombie books for children. Book 1 is The Enemy and Book 2 is The Dead. Charlie Higson lives in London. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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