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'James was a king tragically trapped by principle. Yet was it wise to attempt to change the national religion?' The short reign of James II is generally seen as
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Charles II has always been one of the most instantly recognisable British kings - both in his physical appearance, disseminated through endless portraits, print
Richard II (Penguin Monarchs)
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Authors: Laura Ashe
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Richard II (1377-99) came to the throne as a child, following the long, domineering, martial reign of his grandfather Edward III. He suffered from the disastrou
Elizabeth II (Penguin Monarchs)
Language: en
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In September 2015 Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch. During her long lifetime Britain and the world have changed beyond recognition,
Edward II (Penguin Monarchs)
Language: en
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'He seems to have laboured under an almost child-like misapprehension about the size of his world. Had greatness not been thrust upon him, he might have lived a