The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
'best value as an impressive present is The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy. It weighs in at over two kilos, which is not to imply in any way heavy reading ... This is a valuable and most readable work of scholarship and reference.' The Times'The most ambitious of the new volumes on the monarchy is the Oxford Illustrated History: a lavishly illustrated 727 page monster offered at a bargain price.'  TES'what a feast ... Two industrious historians ... have between them produced a sumptuously illustrated volume that like all good works of reference lends itself to browsing.' Kenneth Rose, Sunday Telegraph'These two authors bring the monarchy alive and demonstrate why it has survived and probably will continue to do so.  It is an endlessly browseable book.' Herts Advertiser'The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy is probably the most authoritative account of the British Monarchy ever published for the general reader.' Herts Advertiser'Not too scholarly, not too simplistic, it should be a popular purchase for both reference and general reading.'  The Lady'Big and beautiful, this lushly illustrated volume ... a swiftly moving but comprehensive narrative ... This book is perfectly suited to the general reader:  lovely to look at, wonderfully helpful as a source of specific information, a delight to read straight through.' Booklist'A splendid guide for the general reader ... in a style that is scholarly but readable.' Northern Echo'a monumental work' The West Country Sunday Independent'Another title which inspires a lot of favourable comment is The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy, with near on 1,000 pages for -19.50. "It has all the ingredients - lovely to look at and a subject people like", says Tim Coates whose favourite it is and it should be a big title for Sherrat and Hughes.  "It's very readable and beautifully illustrated, and walking off the shelves", says Peter Straunch at Dillons.' Bookseller