Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards by David Hilliam

Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards by David Hilliam

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Summary

Who invented the "House of Windsor" as a royal name? Which king had 21 illegitimate children? In this continuous history of the English monarchy, David Hilliam answers these questions and others, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell and relating memorable events the life of each individual.

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Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards by David Hilliam

Who invented the House of Windsor as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which King had 21 illegitimate children? This engaging volume offers a continuous history of the English monarchy that shows how nine dynasties rose and fell, and uncovers the more unusual incidents of royal history. From Egbertcrowned in 802to Elizabeth I, the histories of each monarch s reign, as well as the extraordinary lives of their spouses, consorts, mistresses, and bastard children, are alladdressed.

David Hilliam had given over 400 speeches and has over 200 articles published in local and national publications. Kings, Queens, Bones, and Bastards, as well as Monarchs, Murders, and Mistresses, are among his 18 books.

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ISBN 13 9780750917414
ISBN 10 0750917415
Title Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards
Author David Hilliam
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 1998-05-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.