Edward II (Penguin Monarchs) Christopher Given-Wilson. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Prime members enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping, Free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery to select areas, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The portraits are by a range of artists. He tells of the early days of his career and how his passion for boxing kept him off the streets and out of local gangs. England's last child monarch, Edward would have led his country in a quite different direction to the catastrophic one caused by his death. But this image is as much armour as a reflection of the truth. Overall, though, if you’re interested in English/British history, and certainly if you want to get to know or reacquaint yourself with each of our monarchs without dedicating yourself to tens of thousands of pages of reading, this looks set to be an excellent collection. I’d personally have liked the other kings of the Houses of Wessex and Denmark to get a book, or at least an overview – I, and I suspect most people, know little of Edmund I, Eadred, Eadwig, Edgar I, Edward the Martyr, Harold I, Hardicanute, etc., and I’m surprised Harold II, whom William I defeated, doesn’t get one – but one can’t complain too much. We recommend to activate JavaScript for find-more-books.com in order to optimally use our book search functionalities. 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There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Both reflected the personalties of their central figures: hers grand, imperial and pretty stiff; his no less grand, but much more relaxed and enjoyable. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. (One exception being William III and Mary II, who reigned as joint monarchs so understandably get a joint volume.) England's last child monarch, Edward would have led his country in a quite different direction to the catastrophic one caused by his death. During her long lifetime Britain and the world have changed beyond recognition, yet throughout she has stood steadfast as a lasting emblem of stability, continuity and public service. The resulting violence that spread throughout England was not, or not only, the work of bloodthirsty men on the make. Inheriting the throne amid strikes, riots and the push for parliamentary reform, he helped see the country through the great constitutional crisis of the era. In Mark Kishlansky's brilliant account it is never in doubt that Charles created his own catastrophe, but he was nonetheless opposed by men with far fewer scruples and less consistency who for often quite contradictory reasons conspired to destroy him. He tells of the early days of his career and how his passion for boxing kept him off the streets and out of local gangs. A. is Professor Emeritus of the University of London, a Supernumerary Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford, and the author of several books on Polish and European history, including God's Playground, White Eagle, Red Star, The Isles, Europe, and Microcosm. The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackRichard II (1377-99) came to the throne as a child, following the long, domineering, martial reign of his grandfather Edward III. The exuberance and energy of the former WBC Flyweight Champion earned him a core of dedicated fans and, throughout his career, his determination and his ability to overcome adversity inspired all those who watched him. Edward VI (Penguin Monarchs) Stephen Alford. Given the new title 'Duke of Windsor' and essentially sent into exile, he remained a visible skeleton in the royal cupboard until his death in 1972 and he haunts the house of Windsor to this day. (*) Book out-of-stock means that the book is currently not available at any of the associated platforms we search. He lived through some of the most striking events in the national history - from the Civil Wars to the Great Plague, from the Fire of London to the wars with the Dutch. Available in shop from just two hours, subject to availability. Oliver Cromwell will have a volume, though Richard ‘Tumbledown Dick’ Cromwell, his son and briefly successor, won’t. Historian and senior politician Douglas Hurd has seen the Queen at close quarters, as Home Secretary and then on overseas expeditions as Foreign Secretary. Penguin Monarchs Forty-five books, fourty-four monarchs, and one enormous family tree. If you have changed your email address then contact us and we will update your details. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Unfortunately there has been a problem with your order, Please try again or alternatively you can contact your chosen shop on. Nr. Dr Marc Morris is an historian and broadcaster, specialising in the Middle Ages. Inarticulate and loathing any sort of public appearances, he accepted that it was his destiny to figure conspicuously in the public eye, gritted his teeth, battled his crippling stammer and got on with it. From Book 1: Charlie Magri is one of the most popular boxers ever to have stepped into the ring. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 'Known as the 'Sailor King', William IV was sent to join the navy by his father to discipline him, but instead became notorious for his calamitous years of service, his debts and his relationship with the actress Mrs Jordan. His father was deposed by his mother and her lover when he was still a teenager; a third of England's population was killed by the Black Death midway through his reign; and the intractable Hundred Years War with France began under his leadership. Already James VI of Scotland, on Elizabeth I's death he became James I of England and Ireland, uniting the British Isles for the first time and founding the Stuart dynasty. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationshi... 'To provide splendid settings for their displays of majesty, kings had great halls built, and none more so than Rufus' William II, or William Rufus, son and successor to William the Conqueror, is most famous for his death: killed by an arrow while out hunting. Each volume is written by a different historical expert, mostly from world-class universities. For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Henry II (Penguin Monarchs): A Prince Among Princes Richard Barber. Thomas Asbridge is Reader in Medieval History at Queen Mary, University of London, and the author of 'The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five English Thrones' (2014), 'The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land' (2010) and 'The First Crusade: A New History' (2004). One minor critique might be that some of the authors clearly have historical bones to pick: the Charles I volume’s introduction devotes quite some energy to emphasising how unfairly almost all other historians have treated the hapless Stuart, while the William and Mary book skates dangerously close to political partisanship (especially about the Irish and the Scots) and Britannocentrism, while criticising other historians for their own partisan leanings. A Fellow of the Royal Society for Literature, Ridley writes for the Spectator and other newspapers, and has appeared on radio and several television documentaries. April 23rd 2019 Yet, as Roger Knight, one of Britain's foremost naval historians, shows in this concise and perceptive biography, William's bluff, unpolished sailor's manner made him popular with the people. Each monarch gets a book to themselves from William I onwards. At last, one of boxing's most deserving legends has decided to tell all about his amazing life in this, his own true story.As a young boy Magri's exceptional promise as a boxer became apparent when he fought for Stepney's Arbour Youth Club. William IV (Penguin Monarchs) Roger Knight. Charlie Magri is one of the most popular boxers ever to have stepped into the ring. The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackElizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch who ever sat on the English or British throne. Watchlist Yet her personality and influence remain elusive. In an era of ever greater media coverage--frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast--George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. The forecast proved uncannily accurate. Perhaps not all of the books have been written yet; perhaps Penguin didn’t want to flood the market with forty-five books at once. Despite his many flaws, he was perhaps a better king than sailor, leaving the monarchy in a healthier state than when he found it, and enabling the smooth succession of his niece, Victoria. William II (1087-1100), or William Rufus, will always be most famous for his death: killed by an arrow while out hunting, perhaps through accident or perhaps murder. With a preface by HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Foremost medieval historian Anne Curry offers a new reinterpretation of Henry V and the battle that defined his kingship: Agincourt. Edward VI (Penguin Monarchs) Edward VI (Penguin Monarchs) von Stephen Alford; eBook; 4, 99 € Band 6. Paperback. Error in processing your request, please try again later. (One exception being William III and Mary II, who reigned as joint monarchs so understandably get a joint volume.) But there was another problem, too: Stephen himself. 'After my death,' George V said of his eldest son and heir, 'the boy will ruin himself within twelve months.'. You have deactivated JavaScript in your browser settings. This new book collection is an ideal way to do that. Refresh and try again. Having secured the European crown, Magri then set his sights on conquering the world. Overturning the established picture of the dour old lady, this is a fresh and engaging portrait from one of our most talented royal biographers. Enter prices below and click 'Add'. As heir to the throne, he had been a failure, cast into the political wilderness amid rumours that he planned to depose his father. Yet was it wise to attempt to change the national religion? Henry VIII (Penguin Monarchs) John Guy. In this revealing new account, John Guy looks behind the mask into Henry's mind to explore how he understood the world and his place in it - from his isolated upbringing and the blazing glory of his accession, to his desperate quest for fame and an heir and the terrifying paranoia of his last, agonising, 54-inch-waisted years. Philip Ziegler is the author of the authorised biographies of Mountbatten, Harold Wilson and Edward Heath.

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