Chronicle Of The Royal Family

Chronicle of the Royal Family is a unique and compelling record of the longest-surviving and best-loved royal family in the world. From Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II, kings and queens have shaped the destiny of the British Isles. This book recaptures the full, thrilling drama in the distinctive Chronicle style that brings history to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book reports events of the past as though they had just happened. It is a saga not simply of power struggles, political intrigues and the rise and fall of empire, but also of personal joy and tragedy, heroism and scandal. It is also right up to date, highlighting the private and public lives of today's royal family ... Special features of this book are a gazetteer detailing the principle palaces and royal residences, past and present, and a wallchart depicting the royal family trees of Great Britain from 840 to the present day. This book is a lively and authoritative work of reference for people of all ages. It rekindles memories of great events and serves as a lasting celebration of one thousand years of royalty.--Book jacket.

Chronicle of the Royal Family is a unique and compelling record of the longest-surviving and best-loved royal family in the world. From Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II, kings and queens have shaped the destiny of the British Isles. This book recaptures the full, thrilling drama in the distinctive Chronicle style that brings history to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book reports events of the past as though they had just happened. It is a saga not simply of power struggles, political intrigues and the rise and fall of empire, but also of personal joy and tragedy, heroism and scandal. It is also right up to date, highlighting the private and public lives of today's royal family ... Special features of this book are a gazetteer detailing the principle palaces and royal residences, past and present, and a wallchart depicting the royal family trees of Great Britain from 840 to the present day. This book is a lively and authoritative work of reference for people of all ages. It rekindles memories of great events and serves as a lasting celebration of one thousand years of royalty.--Book jacket.

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The dramatic story of more than 1000 years of British royalty - from King Alfred's battles against the Vikings - to Queen Elizabeth II and the Princess of Wales -.is told in this volume.

By turns irreverent and uncompromising a book that asks important questions about the future of the British royal family.

Recounts the history of present and former ruling families of continental Europe and speculates on the role of monarchy in the future.

In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate a historic milestone: 60 years as Britain's Queen and the constitutional monarch of the globespanning British Commonwealth. Join TIME as we explore the turbulent life and times of Elizabeth and the royal House of Windsor. Here is a chronicle of war and sacrifice...of a throne abdicated for love...of the late, beloved People's Princess, Diana...and of the next generation of British monarchs, king-in-waiting Prince Charles and wife Camilla...and Prince William and his wife, the former Kate Middleton, whose 2011 marriage began a fresh new chapter in the annals of the House of Windsor.