Royal Panoply: Brief Lives of the English Monarchs by Carolly Erickson (English)

Description: Royal Panoply: Brief Lives of the English Monarchs by Carolly Erickson From medieval conqueror to Renaissance autocrat to Victorian Empress to modern melodrama, "Royal Panoply" is the story of some of the most fascinating people in world history.With her trademark blend of probing scholarship, lively prose, and psychological insight, Carolly Erickson focuses on each monarch’s entire life—from the puny, socially awkward Charles I, to the choleric, violent William the Conqueror, to the well-meaning, deeply affectionate Queen Anne, who was so heavy she had to be carried to her coronation. "Royal Panoply" recaptures the event-filled, often dangerous, always engaging lives of England’s kings and queens, set against the backdrop of a thousand years of Britain’s past. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With her trademark blend of probing scholarship, lively prose and psychological insight, Carolly Erickson focuses on each monarchs entire life - from the puny, socially awkward Charles I, to the choleric, violent William the Conqueror, to the well-meaning, deeply affectionate Queen Anne, who was so heavy she had to be carried to her coronation. "Royal Panoply" recaptures the event-filled, often dangerous, always engaging lives of Englands kings and queens, set against the backdrop of a thousand years of Britains past. Author Biography Prize-winning historian and biographer Carolly Erickson reacPrize-winning historian and biographer Carolly Erickson reaches an expanding popular audience worldwide while attaining hes an expanding popular audience worldwide while attaining exceptional critical acclaim. Among her books are "The Medieexceptional critical acclaim. Among her books are "The Medieval Vision; Bloody Mary; Great Harry; The First Elizabeth; Mval Vision; Bloody Mary; Great Harry; The First Elizabeth; Mistress Anne; Our Tempestuous Day: A History of Regency Englistress Anne; Our Tempestuous Day: A History of Regency Engl Review "From William of Normandy, who seized the English throne in 1066 and became the formidably galvanizing William I, to the remote Elizabeth II, Erickson covers centuries of British monarchy in knowledgeable . . . biographies. [A]n accessible source for readers who cant get enough of kings and queens." --Kirkus Reviews"An entertaining history of English rulers from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II that proves why this rather old-fashioned genre is still popular. Erickson devotes about ten pages to each monarch---as much to Queen Anne as to Queen Victoria . . . fascinating." --Publishers Weekly"Carolly Erickson brings [an] immediacy and easy intimacy to her study." --Los Angeles Times Book Review on To the Scaffold"Carolly Erickson tells [this story] with all the flair it deserves. . . . Exquisite writing." --Houston Chronicle on Josephine Review Quote From William of Normandy, who seized the English throne in 1066 and became the formidably galvanizing William I, to the remote Elizabeth II, Erickson covers centuries of British monarchy in knowledgeable . . . Details ISBN0312316445 Author Carolly Erickson Short Title ROYAL PANOPLY Pages 351 Language English ISBN-10 0312316445 ISBN-13 9780312316440 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-07-31 Place of Publication California Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780312990503 Edition 1st Subtitle Brief Lives of the English Monarchs Imprint Saint Martins Griffin,U.S. Birth 1943 Residence HI, US Publisher Griffin DOI 10.1604/9780312316440 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7058975;

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