{"product_id":"2026200014831-secondhand-the-lives-of-the-kings-queens-of-england","title":"The Lives Of The Kings \u0026 Queens Of England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the warrior kings of medieval England to the monarchs who shaped the modern British state, The Lives of the Kings \u0026amp; Queens of England presents an authoritative and sweeping chronicle of over a thousand years of royal history. Edited by the celebrated historian Antonia Fraser, this magnificent collection assembles leading scholars to profile every sovereign who has ruled England, illuminating the triumphs, tragedies, and pivotal decisions that defined each reign. With heraldic consultancy provided by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms, the volume grounds its rich biographical narratives in the pageantry and symbolism of the monarchy itself.\n\nFraser's editorial hand ensures a rare cohesion across the centuries, balancing rigorous historical scholarship with a vivid, accessible prose style that brings each monarch to life as a fully human figure — flawed, ambitious, and unforgettable. The work stands as an essential reference for anyone serious about British history, uniting dynastic politics, warfare, and cultural legacy into a single, magisterial panorama. Whether you are drawn to the iron will of Henry VIII or the quiet resilience of George VI, this collection will leave you wondering which crown weighed heaviest of all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269341094107,"sku":"2026200014831-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/80978e43-f811-43fb-9b1a-5f0d3f928699.png?v=1788998661","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014831-secondhand-the-lives-of-the-kings-queens-of-england","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}