Using the British Monarchs as a thread, this book is the first in the series that brings to life all of the key historical events from the year 1000 to 1399. It highlights the early Saxon Kings, the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest (as illustrated in the Bayeux tapestry), the first Scottish Monarchs, and the 100 Year's War.
Book II
Discover why Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake, and explore the lives of the great Scottish leaders -- William Wallace (Braveheart) and Robert Bruce. Learn about the murder of the Princes in the Tower, the War of the Roses and life with Henry VIII. A time-line runs through this fascinating book highlighting major events from 1399 to 1603, including the lives of the Kings and Queens from Henry VI to Elizabeth I.
Book III
Discover why the Pilgrim Fathers left for America, why Guy Fawkes attempted to burn down the Houses of Parliament, and how the Great Fire of London began. Following the lives of the British monarchs from 1603 to 1714 this book highlights the major historic events of that era.
Book IV
The lives of the British Monarchs from George I to the present Elizabeth II are outlined, with the major historical events of their time highlighted, including the American War of Independence. Explore Victorian Britain and the expansion of the British Empire, and discover the facts of World War I and II.
