A copiously illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and
Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise
genealogical charts and details of key historical events.
The book is divided into five sections, together with a Compendium at
the end.
Part One, presents information about Pre-Saxon rule, including details
about ancient British chiefs, Roman rulers and the Roman Conquest. Part
Two provides information about Scotland, Ireland and Wales, with
sections on Robert I and the Wars of Independence, The Union of the
Crowns, the Princes of Wales and the High Kingship of Ireland.
Part Three discusses the Saxons, Normans and Plantagenets. Part Four
gives details about the Tudors and Stuarts. Part Five presents an
in-depth discussion of the houses from Hanover to Windsor.
Parts Two to Five provide all the essential information you will need to
know about Kings and Queens including details of birth, parents,
accession to the throne, coronation, authority, personal status, death
date and burial place for each monarch.
In addition an overview is given for each reign outlining major events
and personal tragedies, war, celebrations and conspiracies.