Kings & Queens: The Real Lives of the English Monarchs
Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan tell the real stories of the most powerful men and women in British history.
Kings & Queens explores the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of a monarchy that is the envy of the world. Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into those born to rule, whether villains or heroes from cruel King John and warrior-king Edward III, to our own Elizabeth II: dutiful, discreet and the longest-reigning queen in the world.This is the story of modern civilization through the lens of those who have ruled.Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster. He was ITN's Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent from 1966 to 1979, and presented BBC's Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. For many years he was an indispensable part of election nights.
Ann MacMillan was one of Canada's first female reporters and moved to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's London Bureau after she married Peter Snow in 1976. They co-authored War Stories: Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion in 2017.Author: Ann MacMillan
Format: Hardback, 320 pages, 160mm x 236mm, 600 g
Published: 2022, Headline Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Biography: Royalty
Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan tell the real stories of the most powerful men and women in British history.
Kings & Queens explores the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of a monarchy that is the envy of the world. Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into those born to rule, whether villains or heroes from cruel King John and warrior-king Edward III, to our own Elizabeth II: dutiful, discreet and the longest-reigning queen in the world.This is the story of modern civilization through the lens of those who have ruled.Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster. He was ITN's Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent from 1966 to 1979, and presented BBC's Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. For many years he was an indispensable part of election nights.
Ann MacMillan was one of Canada's first female reporters and moved to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's London Bureau after she married Peter Snow in 1976. They co-authored War Stories: Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion in 2017.