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The National Portrait Gallery
History of
The Kings and Queens of England
David Williamson
A popular guide to the kings
and queens of England from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II,
illustrated in colour throughout with portraits of every monarch
taken from paintings, coins, engravings, photographs and sculptures.
Biographical entries give full details of the most important
historical events and dates in every reign, with each dynasty
explained and illustrated in a family tree.
David Williamson has written
extensively on the history of England's royal families, and is
well known as an authority on the aristocracy and peerage. He
is co-editor of Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, and
his previous books include Debrett's Kings and Queens of Britain.
He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, a Fellow
of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and a Fellow of the
Society of Genealogists.
210 x 147mm, 176 pages
118 illustrations, 72 in colour, and 11 family trees
ISBN 1 85514 228 7
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