The Kings and Queens of England

The authoritative and accessible history of the kings and queens of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to Queen Elizabeth II

The lives of the kings and queens of England include some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain. Whether its William the Conquerors slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIIIs readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, Elizabeth Is chastity or the glamour of the young Elizabeth II, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination.