Barnes and Nobel A Dark History of Kings and Queens of England Hardcover Book

In fantastic preowned condition. Read it once and just had it on my coffee table after. Still has the dust jacket , no folded, torn, or missing pages. No crease in the spine at all. The corners of the dust jacket are olded a little from putting it in a bin to store it but it’s not obvious and doesn’t take away from the book at all. Barnes and Nobel A Dark History of Kings and Queens of England Hardcover Book 1066 to present day by Brenda Ralph Lewis Published 1/1/2006 256 colored pages Despite its reputation as the longest established in Europe, the history of the English monarchy is punctuated by scandal, murders, betrayals, plots, and treason. Since William the Conqueror seized the crown, England has seen three civil wars; six monarchs have been murdered or executed; the throne of England has been usurped four times, and won in battle three times; and personal scandals and royal family quarrels abound. It provides an exciting and dramatic account of English royal history. It explores the scandal and intrigue behind each royal dynasty, from the ‘accidental’ murder of William II in 1100, Henry VIII and ‘Bloody’ Mary, to the conspiracies surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Carefully researched, superbly entertaining and illustrated throughout with more than 200 colour photos, this immensely enjoyable book highlights the true personalities and real lives of the individuals honoured with the crown of England—and those unfortunate enough to cross their paths.