Brief Lives of the English Monarchs
from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
$74.36
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
19 July 2007
Summary
Sharp and enjoyable new portraits of the English kings and queens.
Hunchbacked Richard III, the Virgin Queen Elizabeth I, the grieving widow Victoria, and the romantic who gave up his throne for love, Edward VIII - often the colourful kings and queens of England seem like mere caricature, while less familiar rulers like William IV or Henry VI have faded into the shadows of history. Carolly Erickson’s sensitive and revealing portrayals bring new life to the big names, and light up some…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845295035 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 184529503X |
| Author: | Carolly Erickson |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 19 July 2007 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 132mm x 32mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
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Critics Review
”* ‘Erickson proves it is possible to write narrative history that is both popular and good’ Mail on Sunday * Erickson is one of the most accomplished and succesful historical biographers writing in English’ TLS * ‘Extremely readable’ Nikolai Tolstoy, Literary Review * ‘a valuable, highly readable, indeed fascinating study’ TILS”
About The Author
Carolly Erickson
Carolly Erickson is a distinguished historian and the author of The First Elizabeth, Great Catherine, Alexandra and a dozen other prize winning biographies. Her PhD in medieval history from Columbia University, New York, led her to six years as a college professor then to a career as a full time writer.
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