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The Kings and Queens of England Hardcover – April 1, 1996

by Nicholas Best (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Portrays England's monarchs, from William I through Elizabeth II
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Sprache
    Englisch
  3. Publisher
    Bulfinch
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    4.25 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0821222554
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0821222553
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bulfinch (April 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0821222554
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0821222553
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Nicholas Best

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Nicholas Best grew up in Kenya and was educated there, in England and at Trinity College, Dublin. He served in the Grenadier Guards and worked in London as a journalist before becoming a fulltime author.

Formerly a literary critic for the Financial Times, he has written more than 20 books, both fiction and non-fiction, and is translated into many languages. His novel TENNIS AND THE MASAI was serialized on BBC Radio 4. His short story THE SOUVENIR was long-listed in 2010 for the Sunday Times-EFG Bank £30,000 award, the biggest short story prize in the world.

Nicholas Best lives in Cambridge, England. For more information, see www.nicholasbest.co.uk.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
26 global ratings

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Bubba
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the book
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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I love the book, bought it years ago in London, never thought I would see it again after mine went missing. Happy to find it again.
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Holly S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
A brief but informative introduction to the English monarchy.
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robert o. king
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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This is an excellent short form reference. Every history buff should keep it handy.
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Sean Ares Hirsch
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Knowledge!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2000
My only complaint about this book is that it tells a complete falsehood of the blessed Anglican Martyr Charles Stuart. To put this in a nutshell, Queen Victoria had a grudge against several of her predecessors (including Charles the martyr.) During her reign she fabricated the tale that Charles was a self server. On the other hand she tried to make the monstrously evil Cromwell into a champion of constitution and democracy. (Don't take my word for it. Read Winston Churchill's "History of the English Speaking People" 1955). Otherwise, this book is EXCELLENT. It offers a brief listing of the different houses. It also offers a beautiful photograph of each monarch. For the most part, it offers a brief but accurate passage on each of the monarchs. One thing Best does very well is that he goes beyond common and inaccurate opinions of some famous monarchs (including Henry VIII) and gives a scholarly opinion of their contributions to England.
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E. M. Carroll
4.0 out of 5 stars Beware - this book is very small!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 1999
I didn't pay attention to the dimensions of this book when I ordered it, so I wasn't prepared for it's size. The book is very small, as in tiny...it almost fits in the palm of my hand! Nevertheless, the book is still worth purchasing. It has beautiful color photographs of each monarch and includes a short summary on each. Although I didn't learn anything new from this book (and you probably won't either), it still makes a great addition to any historical collection.
If you are interested in reading something other than the "same old" stories about the British Monarchy, be sure to read "Kings, Queens, Bones & Bastards." It's one of the best!
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Paul de Vissec
5.0 out of 5 stars A book with a good vibe
Reviewed in Brazil on August 31, 2021
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This book is a little jewel. I had it for years, then gave it to a friend's niece (I had bought a much bigger book about the kings and queens of Britain). But I still miss this one. It's easy to find information on it on a quick glance and it's pleasant to hold.
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Phil Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quick reference book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2014
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A super reference book, packed with easy to read sections on the monarchy. It has a simple layout, just enough to be a quick guide to the kings and queens ( rulers) of England/Great Britain.
If you want copious notes and reams of detail on what each ruler did or didn't do this is not the book for you.
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alfie the scottie
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2014
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bit disappointed
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Little Chloe
5.0 out of 5 stars Like me she loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2016
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Already have this book (a very old copy) bought this for a friend who loves to read historical novels.Like me
she loved it. It is a great reference book to refer to when you are reading about historical figures.
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dodie
5.0 out of 5 stars great little book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2010
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This small volume is full of interesting facts about the history of the monarchy and even has picture/portraits of the Kings and Queens. It arrived quickly and in good contion and I am pleased to have a second copy since I lost the first one that I owned.
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