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Which king liked to bathe while the band played Rule Britannia? Which queen was so fat she needed a hoist to get on the throne? Which prince shut his wife out of Westminster Abbey to prevent her from being crowned? Who was the blood-thirstiest monarch of them all? Kings and Queens of England is a no-holds-barred account of the British monarchy with the gossip and gore left in, and nothing left out! It leaves no stone unturned in its mission to portray kings and queens....

The Lives of The Kings and Queens of England written by Antonia Fraser (Ed.) performed by Wanda McCaddon on Audio CD (Unabridged)

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ISBN: 9781572704336
Genre - Main: Non-Fiction
Genre - Specific: History
Duration: 734 mins
Length: Unabridged
Author: Antonia Fraser (Ed.)
Performer 1: Wanda McCaddon
Rarity: Rare

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This magnificent story of 1,000 years of English history is told through the lives and deeds of Kings and Queens, from the Normans to the Windsors. Understand how the power of the crown has changed as a result of both the character and ability of each monarch and evolving historical circumstances.

Eight specialist contributors depict the whole spectrum of royal life in a succinct and fascinating way. Newly revised in 1998, this edition offers expanded coverage of the House of Windsor, including recent events that have greatly affected the Royal Family.

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