A History of Britain: Kings and Queens

A new edition of a gloriously illustrated and meticulously detailed encyclopedia of one of the longest-standing monarchies in the world. This enthralling story is brought vividly to life with majestic portraits and family trees, intriguing facts, photographs and illustrations and recommended places to visit. This book explains how Britain's history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens from Alfred the Great to the Windsors. Includes internet links to additional resources, including video clips, games and interactive features.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Simon Schama, geboren 1945 in London, Historiker, Kunsthistoriker und Kunstkritiker, lehrt an der Columbia University, mehrere Jahre Kunstkritiker des New Yorker, Mitarbeiter von BBC und The Guardian, zahlreiche Bücher.

Zusammenfassung

From Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II, this is the story of one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Discover how Britain's history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens, brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: BROCKLEHURST, Ruth Brocklehurst, Ruth Brocklehurst Brocklehurst, Simon Schama
• Mitarbeit: Ian McNee (Illustration), McNee (Illustration), Ian McNee (Illustration)
• Verlag: Usborne Publishing
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: ab 8 Jahren
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 01.08.2016
• EAN: 9781474923606
• ISBN: 978-1-4749-2360-6
• Seiten: 192
• Reihen: A History of Britain; A History of Britain
• Serien: History of Britain; History of Britain
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Sachbücher / Sachbilderbücher > Geschichte, Politik; Schule und Lernen > Schulbücher Allgemeinbildende Schulen