Kings And Queens A Very Peculiar History
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| Author | : Antony Mason |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 186 |
| Release | : 2012-01-11 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1908759119 |
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
| Author | : Macmillan Library Reference USA. |
| Publisher | : Macmillan Reference USA |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Kings and rulers |
| ISBN | : 9780028653754 |
Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.
| Author | : Ian Graham |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 117 |
| Release | : 2012-01-04 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1908759089 |
Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.
| Author | : Fiona Macdonald |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 187 |
| Release | : 2012-02-16 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1908759763 |
With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.
| Author | : Antony Mason |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Electronic book |
| ISBN | : |
Annotation This title covers little known oddities and popular myths surrounding kings and queens.
| Author | : Jim Pipe |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2012-01-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1908177985 |
You can't take it with you - or can you? Discover the grisly process of mummification, from embalming and stuffing the corpse to preparing a home for eternity. This title explores the quirky side of a journey to the afterlife, looking at the myth and the science surrounding Ancient Egyptian burial practices, and the lives of the Gods that inspired them. Full of fascinating lists, creepy stories and bizarre trivia, this title is sure to educate as well as entertain, and it includes fact boxes, a full glossary and a map of Ancient Egypt. Gold, guts and gods: what a way to go!
| Author | : Jim Pipe |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 117 |
| Release | : 2012-01-20 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1908759429 |
The Tudors were an odd bunch, even weirder than their subjects, perhaps. When they weren't beheading wives and enemies they were threatening to, or going around earning themselves nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' and 'The 9 Day Queen'. 'The Tudors: A Very Peculiar History; tells the story of the Tudor monarchs, their castles, their lives and their subjects in a time when it was fashionable to slash up your clothes for that 'fresh from battle' look. The book details each monarch's reign and casts light on the more bizarre elements of their time in power, right down to an analysis of their seals and signatures and the various torture and execution methods they liked to use.
| Author | : Mike Ashley |
| Publisher | : Running PressBook Pub |
| Total Pages | : 808 |
| Release | : 1999-09 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780786706921 |
Covers more than 1000 rulers and two millennia of history
| Author | : David Arscott |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 119 |
| Release | : 2011-12-13 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1908759062 |
Golf, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at one of Britain's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the elitist pursuit it once was, today allowing players from all creeds and sexes. This ebook takes a look at how these prejudices have (sometimes) been overcome, while indulging you with some of the bizarrest stories known to the world of golf. Just remember, it's not always the caddie's fault...
| Author | : Jim Pipe |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2012-01-17 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1908759127 |
Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.
