The Kings and Queens of England

An authoritative and accessible history of the kings and queens of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to King Charles III. 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.