Timeline of Kings & Queens: From Charlemagne to Elizabeth II

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Author: Gordon Kerr

ISBN-10: 143510868X

ISBN-13: 9781435108684

Category: Historical Biography - Royalty & Nobility

Timeline of Kings & Queens explores the evolving concept of monarchy, through the lives of some of the most powerful and fascinating individuals who ever lived:\ \ During his short life Alexander the Great conquered much of the known world, and founded over 70 major cities in his vast Empire.\ \ Henry VIII believed so strongly in his God given right to power, that he rejected his Pope and his children in order to found his own church.\ \ Queen Victoria of Great Britain came to the throne...

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Timeline of Kings & Queens explores the evolving concept of monarchy, through the lives of some of the most powerful and fascinating individuals who ever lived:During his short life Alexander the Great conquered much of the known world, and founded over 70 major cities in his vast Empire.Henry VIII believed so strongly in his God given right to power, that he rejected his Pope and his children in order to found his own church.Queen Victoria of Great Britain came to the throne a sheltered and down-trodden young girl, but went on to become a formidable and commanding Queen and Empress.This illustrated history documents all of these amazing lives, plus many more. The timeline is accompanied by short articles that focus on people, objects and events of particular interest, such as the Scottish Stone of Destiny, the marriage of Victoria and Albert, and the life of Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.