Brief Lives of the English Monarchs (Paperback)

Sharp and enjoyable new portraits of the English kings and queens. Hunchbacked Richard III, the Virgin Queen Elizabeth I, the grieving widow Victoria, and the romantic who gave up his throne for love, Edward VIII - often the colourful kings and queens of England seem like mere caricature, while less familiar rulers like William IV or Henry VI have faded into the shadows of history. Carolly Erickson's sensitive and revealing portrayals bring new life to the big names, and light up some of our most neglected but intriguing royals. Here is the puny Charles I, nervous, tense and socially awkward, the frail slight Richard II, melancholic and sad, the homosexual James I with his handsome favourites, and the stuttering William II. Every monarch from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II is covered.Award winning historian Erickson tells the human stories with her characteristic blend of authenticity, engaging style and psychological insight.

General

Imprint:	Constable
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Brief Histories
Release date:	July 2007
Authors:	Carolly Erickson
Dimensions:	198 x 131 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	450
ISBN-13:	978-1-84529-503-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Royalty Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Biography > Royalty
LSN:	1-84529-503-X
Barcode:	9781845295035

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