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Seven Kings of England

Geoffrey Trease

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Description:An accompaniment to his previous history, The Seven Queens of England, Geoffrey Trease’s second volume of England's monarchy provides a fascinating insight into the lives of Britain’s seven most captivating Kings. Carefully selected for the dramatic quality of their lives and the interest of their characters, The Seven Kings of England spans the monarchy from ninth-century King Alfred the Great, all the way to William III in the 17th century.Told as a narrative, it’s easy to get caught up in each of the King’s personal histories. Alfred, the youngest of the family, had a special place in his parents’ affection. William, the self-made king, fell in love with a tanner’s daughter. And Charles, the sickly boy, could barely walk or talk. From Trease’s unique humanisation of these famous historical figures, readers are permitted access to the real people behind the crown.Rich in detail, The Seven Kings of England is superbly informative and refreshing to read. Perfect for fans of Peter Ackroyd, Reza Aslan, and A. J. Pollard.(From the Publisher)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Seven Kings of England. To get started finding Seven Kings of England, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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ISBN: 0814904327

Description: An accompaniment to his previous history, The Seven Queens of England, Geoffrey Trease’s second volume of England's monarchy provides a fascinating insight into the lives of Britain’s seven most captivating Kings. Carefully selected for the dramatic quality of their lives and the interest of their characters, The Seven Kings of England spans the monarchy from ninth-century King Alfred the Great, all the way to William III in the 17th century.Told as a narrative, it’s easy to get caught up in each of the King’s personal histories. Alfred, the youngest of the family, had a special place in his parents’ affection. William, the self-made king, fell in love with a tanner’s daughter. And Charles, the sickly boy, could barely walk or talk. From Trease’s unique humanisation of these famous historical figures, readers are permitted access to the real people behind the crown.Rich in detail, The Seven Kings of England is superbly informative and refreshing to read. Perfect for fans of Peter Ackroyd, Reza Aslan, and A. J. Pollard.(From the Publisher)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Seven Kings of England. To get started finding Seven Kings of England, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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