For the Love of the Royal Family: A Companion

For the Love of the Royal Family: A Companion

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Author: Roger Bryan

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 240


Did you know King Alfred once dressed as a minstrel in order to spy on the Danes? Charles II's consort, Queen Catherine of Braganza, popularised the habit of tea-drinking in Britain? This rich miscellany celebrates the fascinating history of the British Royal Family, from the reign of Egbert, King of Wessex, to the monarchy of the present day. AUTHOR: Roger Bryan's long career in journalism has taken him from the Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express to The Mail on Sunday, where he worked as chief subeditor. He has written a number of highly acclaimed local histories and also a quirky collection of mnemonics entitled It'll Come in Useful One Day. He lives with his family near New Quay in West Wales. SELLING POINTS: The British Royal Family continually fascinates readers worldwide. Previous titles in the series include For the Love of Radio 4 (ISBN: 9781849536424) and For the Love of Classical Music (ISBN: 9781849537322).
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Author: Roger Bryan

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 240


Did you know King Alfred once dressed as a minstrel in order to spy on the Danes? Charles II's consort, Queen Catherine of Braganza, popularised the habit of tea-drinking in Britain? This rich miscellany celebrates the fascinating history of the British Royal Family, from the reign of Egbert, King of Wessex, to the monarchy of the present day. AUTHOR: Roger Bryan's long career in journalism has taken him from the Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express to The Mail on Sunday, where he worked as chief subeditor. He has written a number of highly acclaimed local histories and also a quirky collection of mnemonics entitled It'll Come in Useful One Day. He lives with his family near New Quay in West Wales. SELLING POINTS: The British Royal Family continually fascinates readers worldwide. Previous titles in the series include For the Love of Radio 4 (ISBN: 9781849536424) and For the Love of Classical Music (ISBN: 9781849537322).