Kings and queens of England
devised and edited by Eric R. Delderfield
Discusses the characters, careers, and influence on history of each English king and queen from the early Saxons to Elizabeth II.
Read Time: ~3.2 hr
The queen
by [text, Rhonda Carrier [and others (2012)
About this book
A leading British authority on the royal family commemorates the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth with a collection of facts, anecdotes and 200 color and black and white photos.
Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe queen Lead Character
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