The Untold History of the Kings and Queens of England
Author | : Brenda Ralph Lewis |
Publisher | : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2016-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781502619068 |
ISBN-13 | : 1502619067 |
Rating | : 4/5 (067 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Untold History of the Kings and Queens of England by : Brenda Ralph Lewis
Download or read book The Untold History of the Kings and Queens of England written by Brenda Ralph Lewis and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the Conqueror seized the crown in 1066, England has seen three civil wars; six monarchs have been murdered or executed; the throne of England has been usurped four times, and won in battle three times; and personal scandals and royal family quarrels abound.