Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Hurd creates an arresting portrait of a woman deeply conservative by nature yet possessing a ready acceptance of modern life and the awareness that, for things to stay the same, they must change. Penguin Monarchs: Edward the Confessor James Campbell Hardcover published 2016-03-01 by Allen Lane. Edward II (Penguin Monarchs) Christopher Given-Wilson. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Unable to transcend his flawed claim to the throne, and to make the transition from nobleman to king, Stephen's actions betrayed uneasiness in his role, his royal voice never quite ringing true. Edward VIII (Penguin Monarchs) (English, Hardback) Piers Brendon 'After my death,' George V said of his eldest son and heir, 'the boy will ruin himself within twelve months.'

Each volume is written by a different historical expert, mostly from world-class universities. In 1974, he was unbeaten domestically, he won the ABA and then he took home the silver medal in the European Under-21 Championships. Here he considers the life and role of Britain's most greatly admired monarch, who, inheriting a deep sense of duty from her father George VI, has weathered national and family crises, seen the end of an Empire and heard voices raised in favour of the break-up of the United Kingdom. Edward III lived through bloody and turbulent times. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries. Had greatness not been thrust upon him, he might have lived a life of great harmlessness'The reign of Edward II was a succession of disasters. Enter prices below and click 'Add'. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Already James VI of Scotland, on Elizabeth I's death he became James I of England and Ireland, uniting the British Isles for the first time and founding the Stuart dynasty. He speaks of his amazing triumphs and, conversely, his heart-breaking defeats and how he has struggled to come to terms with life after boxing.What shines through his whole story is Charlie's enthusiasm for life, sense of humour and genuine concern for others.

To later chroni... 'Stephen risked being seen as a man who never quite transcended the essential flawed-ness of his claim to be king. But as king he made a distinct contribution to European diplomacy and - which is little known - to London, laying out the Mall and Admiralty Arch.

William II (Penguin Monarchs) John Gillingham. This is a remarkable portrait of one of the most talented, thoughtful, loyal, moral, artistically alert and yet, somehow, disastrous of all this country's rulers.

Nr. 'After my death,' George V said of his eldest son and heir, 'the boy will ruin himself within twelve months.'. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to the pursuit of what he thought he ought to be doing rather than what he w... 'Edward was a man of considerable charm, who perhaps relied too much upon that charm to keep tensions within his entourage at bay' In 1461 Edward earl of March, a handsome, charismatic eighteen-year old, usurped the English throne during the first and most fierce of the Wars of the Roses. England's last child monarch, Edward would have led his country in a quite different direction to the catastrophic one caused by his death. Be the first to ask a question about Edward V (Penguin Monarchs). Your email address will not be published. Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) Richard Davenport-Hines. Refresh and try again.

At last, one of boxing's most deserving legends has decided to tell all about his amazing life in this, his own true story.As a young boy Magri's exceptional promise as a boxer became apparent when he fought for Stepney's Arbour Youth Club. Henry V's invasion of France, in August 1415, represented a huge gamble. The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackAlthough he styled himself 'His Highness', adopted the court ritual of his royal predecessors, and lived in the former royal palaces of Whitehall and Hampton Court, Oliver Cromwell was not a king - in spite of the best efforts of his supporter... 'One stroke of good fortune after another had taken him to be ... the sovereign of three kingdoms and thus ruler of what was rapidly becoming the most prosperous and powerful empire in the world'George I was probably the most important of the Hanoverian monarchs to have reigned in England.

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackEdward VI, the only son of Henry VIII, became king at the age of nine and died wholly unexpectedly at the age of fifteen. You can change the cookie-settings here. For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. They average between eighty and 120 pages, so they’re not exhaustive volumes like, say, the University of Kansas Press’ series of volumes on the presidents. (One exception being William III and Mary II, who reigned as joint monarchs so understandably get a joint volume.) Only 4 left in stock (more on the way). To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. £4.49. Clare Jackson . Philip Ziegler is the author of the authorised biographies of Mountbatten, Harold Wilson and Edward Heath. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of Waterstones’ special offers. £9.49. Richard II (1377-99) came to the throne as a child, following the long, domineering, martial reign of his grandfather Edward III. William IV, the 'Sailor King', reigned for just seven years. Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII, became king at the age of nine and died wholly unexpectedly at the age of fifteen. We have recently updated our Privacy Policy. This heart-warming tale of a man's passion for his sport and desire to win is a must read for any boxing fan and will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Prime members enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping, Free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery to select areas, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more. Elizabeth II’s is written by Douglas Hurd, the former Home and Foreign Secretary, who is apparently a historian too – evidently a popular venture for former Cabinet ministers, given William Hague’s similar interests, not to mention the historical volumes penned by Boris Johnson and Tristram Hunt, the Shadow Education Secretary, an academic prior to his election to Parliament.