Kings And Queens A Very Peculiar History
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Kings and Queens
Author | : Antony Mason |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Electronic book |
ISBN | : OCLC:1066525474 |
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Annotation This title covers little known oddities and popular myths surrounding kings and queens.
Kings Queens
Author | : Antony Mason |
Publsiher | : Scribo, a division of Book House |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : 1435159896 |
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Kings and Queens A Very Peculiar History
Author | : Antony Mason |
Publsiher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2012-01-11 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781908759115 |
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Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Kings and Queens A Very Peculiar History
Author | : Antony Mason |
Publsiher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2012-01-11 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781908759108 |
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Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Royal Weddings A Very Peculiar History
Author | : Fiona Macdonald |
Publsiher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2012-02-16 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781908759764 |
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With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.
London A Very Peculiar History
Author | : Jim Pipe |
Publsiher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2012-01-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781908759139 |
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Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.
Great Britons A Very Peculiar History
Author | : Ian Graham |
Publsiher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2012-01-04 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781908759092 |
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Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.
Kings and Queens
Author | : Macmillan Library Reference USA. |
Publsiher | : Macmillan Reference USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Kings and rulers |
ISBN | : 0028653750 |
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Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.