num_pages: 406
description: This browsable dictionary gives a detailed history of the kings and queens of Britain, ranging from mythical and early pre-conquest rulers to the present House of Windsor. Covering English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish Monarchs, the entries are ordered in sections, by regions for pre-1066monarchs, and then by royal lines. Detailed boxed entries give information on themes such as Coronations and Regalia, and on significant royal residences or traditions like Sandringham House and Touching for the King's Evil, while illustrations include images of various monarchs, as well as regionalmaps and genealogies. With comprehensive coverage of the rulers, their regnal dates, policies, characters, and the roles they played in shaping history, it is an ideal reference for students of European history.
language: English
title: The Kings & Queens of Britain
titlecomplete: The Kings & Queens of Britain (Oxford Quick Reference)
genres: British Literature, Historical, History, Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 29
publisher: Oxford University Press