Synopses & Reviews
A royal assembly of British monarchs, spanning over 1,200 years of history, fills the pages of this exciting coloring book. Beginning with Alfred the Great (who ruled from 871-899) and ending with the reigning queen, Elizabeth II, this regal parade invites you to have fun coloring while you learn fascinating facts about thirty rulers who have played important roles in English history.
In addition to the two sovereigns mentioned above, you'll also find detailed, well-researched drawings of William the Conqueror (1606-1087) setting sail from France to claim the English throne; Richard I, "the Lionheart" (1189-1199) leading Crusaders into battle; Elizabeth I (1558-1603) at the knighting of Sir Francis Drake aboard the Golden Hind; the execution of Charles I in 1649; and numerous other scenes depicting Richard III, Henry VIII, Mary I ("Bloody Mary"), Queen Victoria, King George VI, and many more.
Each monarch is shown in authentic costume, in a setting or event from his or her reign. Brief captions describe the scene illustrated.
Synopsis
More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs — from Alfred the Great (871-899), the noble promoter of English education; to Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Phillip, seen on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Background scenes in each illustration evoke highlights of the era. Identifying captions. 30 illustrations.
Synopsis
This fascinating coloring book features a royal assembly of British monarchs, spanning over 1,200 years. From Alfred the Great to the reigning king, Charles III, this regal parade invites you to have fun coloring while you learn about 31 important rulers.
Detailed, well-researched drawings show William the Conqueror setting sail to claim the English throne, Richard the Lionheart leading Crusaders, and Elizabeth I at the knighting of Sir Francis Drake. Richard III, Henry VIII, Mary I, Victoria, George VI, Elizabeth II, and many more are also depicted.
Each monarch is shown in authentic costume, in a setting or event from his or her reign. Brief captions describe each scene.
Synopsis
More than 1,200 years of ruling British monarchs fill the pages of this exciting coloring book--from Alfred the Great (871-899), the noble promoter of English education; to Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Phillip, seen on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Background scenes in each illustration evoke highlights of the era. Identifying captions. 30 black-and-white illustrations
Table of Contents
King Alfred the Great
King Canute (reigned 1016-1035)
King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings
King William I ("the Conqueror")
King Henry I (reigned 1100 to 1135)
King Henry II
King Richard I (the "Lionheart")
King John I
King Henry III
King Edward I
King Edward III
King Henry V
King Henry VI
King Richard III
King Henry VIII (reigned 1509 to 1547)
Queen Mary I (reigned 1553 to 1558)
Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558 to 1603)
King James I
King Charles I
King Charles II
King William III and Queen Mary II (reigned 1689 to 1702)
Queen Anne
King George I
King George III
King George IV
Queen Victoria (reigned 1837 to 1901)
King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910)
King George V
King George VI (reigned 1936 to 1952)
Queen Elizabeth II