Description
Discover 'The Comical Eye's British Monarchy', a unique comic strip that unveils the quirky history of the British Royal Family through a delightfully humorous lens. This alternative, vibrant Bayeux Tapestry presents every king and queen from Alfred the Great to Charles III, highlighting their eccentricities and fun facts. Delve into riveting tales of rulers who couldn't speak English or had extraordinary relationships, like the king with ten children from a mistress. Each vivid pen-and-ink portrait encapsulates not just the royals' reigns, but also the social changes that shaped British history. This poster-sized booklet offers an engaging journey through the ages, exploring the tyrants, eccentrics, warriors, and even the saints of the English throne. Unfold the politics, passions, and pageantry that define the British Monarchy, with a stunning Family Tree illustration on the back that connects generations of royalty. Perfect for history enthusiasts and comic lovers alike, this book is a must-have for anyone curious about the quirky narratives hidden within Britain's royal heritage. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this BRAND NEW item with an ISBN of 9781914224140. Note: Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Embrace the humor in history with 'The Comical Eye's British Monarchy' today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781914224140
Year: 2023
Publisher: Self Made Hero
Description:
Which kings couldn't speak English, or stammered when they could? Who were "Softsword" and "Sailor Bill"? Which king had 10 children with his mistress but none with his queen? Which kings were crowned twice? Which queen reigned for only 9 days? Which king disappeared? Here is a comic strip with a difference, an alternative (and funnier) Bayeux Tapestry tracing every king and queen from Alfred the Great to Charles III - each of their vivid pen-and-ink-portraits encapsulating the personal quirks and dramatic social change of their reigns. This single-sheet poster-sized booklet unfolds the politics, passions, and pageantry of the English and later British Royal Family, from 871 to 2023: the tyrants, eccentrics, warriors, and murderers, as well as the saints, scholars, patrons, and philosophers, whose joint story this is. Or, rather, their joined-up history, as the graphic artwork on the back illustrates, showing the complete Family Tree of the families and dynasties of our island story.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781914224140
Year: 2023
Publisher: Self Made Hero
Description:
Which kings couldn't speak English, or stammered when they could? Who were "Softsword" and "Sailor Bill"? Which king had 10 children with his mistress but none with his queen? Which kings were crowned twice? Which queen reigned for only 9 days? Which king disappeared? Here is a comic strip with a difference, an alternative (and funnier) Bayeux Tapestry tracing every king and queen from Alfred the Great to Charles III - each of their vivid pen-and-ink-portraits encapsulating the personal quirks and dramatic social change of their reigns. This single-sheet poster-sized booklet unfolds the politics, passions, and pageantry of the English and later British Royal Family, from 871 to 2023: the tyrants, eccentrics, warriors, and murderers, as well as the saints, scholars, patrons, and philosophers, whose joint story this is. Or, rather, their joined-up history, as the graphic artwork on the back illustrates, showing the complete Family Tree of the families and dynasties of our island story.