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Loading... The Times Kings and Queens of the British Isles (Times Mapping History) (edition 2004)by Thomas Cussans (Author)
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The monarchs who have ruled over them and the institution of monarchy itself have crucially shaped the history of the British Isles from the earliest times. This lavishly-illustrated book uses pictures, maps and an authoritative, readable text to tell their story. From Hengist and Horsa to Queen Victoria, From Brian Boru and Hywel Dda to Mary Queen of Scots, the history of the British Isles has been crucially shaped by the monarchs who have ruled them. From the British rulers who fought against the Romans, through the Saxon chieftains who carved petty kingdoms through blood and bluff and on past the Norman conquest of England, The Times British Kings and Queens recounts the lives, the times and the achievements of these extraordinary men and women. comprehensive account of the history of the islands by focusing on the personalities who had most influence in shaping them. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)941.0099History and Geography Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles Geographic treatment, biography Collected personsRatingAverage:
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