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This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 137551 14 2180773 1975 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (Cassell Value) total:168|5:45|4:71|3:47|2:3|1:2| 168 658 302 22 6582 3.81 5152 758 60664370 2320059 1200149 0297824597 9780297824596 2 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181829804m/1200149.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181829804s/1200149.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1200149.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 4.00 8 1975 3 0 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 1997 Mon Jun 22 12:34:50 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 12:38:13 -0700 2009 2 more...]]> 42962257 1857158 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.91 115 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 13 17:35:43 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 13 17:38:03 -0800 2009 more...]]> 81302349 2765765 3076102 0520204093 9780520204096 1 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3076102.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.60 5 A concise and useful reference, The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England is an invaluable resource.
[Note: This 1995 paperback edition is now out of stock. A New Updated Edition is available in cloth and paperback.]

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This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Sun Mar 01 11:25:28 -0800 2009 Sun Mar 01 11:26:06 -0800 2009 68136953 2646435 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Wed Aug 19 21:38:04 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 19 21:39:47 -0700 2009 46912064 613892 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 18:13:35 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 18:16:08 -0800 2009 46694808 2033019 380019 0520224604 9780520224605 1 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England, Revised and Updated]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174322938m/380019.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174322938s/380019.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/380019.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England_Revised_and_Updated 4.00 15 This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.

Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.

]]> 1975 1 0 false Tue Feb 17 18:25:54 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 17 18:25:54 -0800 2009 80989083 281409 234607 1299081800 2 <![CDATA[Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234607.Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.50 6 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 0 0 false Mon Dec 14 12:13:12 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 12:13:12 -0800 2009 64177674 2368274 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Sun Jul 19 22:04:36 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 19 22:08:51 -0700 2009 62045965 2461294 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 0 0 false Fri Jul 03 13:49:37 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 03 13:49:53 -0700 2009 34694546 1316293 945281 1572704330 9781572704336 2 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179686129m/945281.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179686129s/945281.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/945281.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.67 3 1975 3 0 false Mon Oct 06 18:35:41 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 21:45:00 -0700 2008 more...]]> 55831328 1775498 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 4 0 false Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue May 12 13:21:10 -0700 2009 Tue Dec 01 09:06:49 -0800 2009 wonderful images (pictures, paintings, photographs, etc, all in perfect quality) and it has many helpful genealogic tables. I've used it as a textbook (since it has all the most...more...]]> 4908009 290848 945281 1572704330 9781572704336 2 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179686129m/945281.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179686129s/945281.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/945281.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 1975 4 0 false Mon Aug 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 21 18:48:16 -0700 2007 Mon Aug 04 19:01:45 -0700 2008 more...]]> 31508656 354052 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 0 0 false Sun Sep 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 29 05:55:22 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 06 16:41:14 -0800 2009 more...]]> 20142787 887190 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 4 0 false Mon May 19 07:56:01 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 14 11:55:49 -0700 2008 Mon May 19 07:56:01 -0700 2008 64055950 1501796 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 3 0 false Sat Nov 07 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jul 18 22:15:06 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 09 20:20:43 -0800 2009 Overall, this book is a wonderful compilation of short histories, and acts as a good jumping off point for further, more detailed research.
Hurrah for history!]]> 15269267 316422 882676 1841880272 9781841880273 1 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179170585m/882676.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179170585s/882676.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/882676.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 12 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 5 0 false Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2004 Tue Feb 12 14:13:15 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 12 14:17:18 -0800 2008 31078480 1062623 137551 0304357235 9780304357239 13 <![CDATA[The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868m/137551.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172089868s/137551.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137551.The_Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 3 0 false Sun Aug 24 14:28:48 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 24 14:31:43 -0700 2008 21043314 1008490 234607 1299081800 2 <![CDATA[Lives of the Kings and Queens of England]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234607.Lives_of_the_Kings_and_Queens_of_England 3.92 168 The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England tells the stories of many monarchs and their colorful lives--some merry, some cruel, some heroic, others sinister. Antonia Fraser and a collection of distinguished contributors bring the people and events to life in this lavishly illustrated volume that is both engrossing history and an excellent reference tool.
This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 4 0 false Sat Apr 26 12:41:07 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 26 12:42:30 -0700 2008
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This updated edition includes a new essay describing the recently tumultuous reign of the Windsors. Included are details of the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; the acrimonious collapse of the marriages; the effect the media have had on the royal family's image; and the fire at Windsor Castle. Such recent events as Diana's tragic death, the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the launching of Queen Elizabeth's own website are also discussed.
Accompanying the text are 175 contemporary illustrations and drawings of the royal coats of arms, with their significance explained by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms. This is a dazzling story of a thousand years of English history, as told through the lives and deeds of the nation's sovereigns.]]> 1975 3 0 false Mon Oct 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 24 14:08:41 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 13:24:04 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=137551