Monarchs of Britain

The royal power in England has a long history and esteemed traditions. For centuries, the British Isles have been struck wave after wave by conquerors - the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Scandinavians, and finally, the Franco-Normans. All of them brought their traditions and cultural influences, the blend of which formed the unique whole now called Great Britain. Having survived centuries of external and internal wars, rebellions, coups, and executions, the British monarchy has learned to find common ground with various political forces, respect the opinions of subjects of all classes and nations.
The book by historian Vadim Erlichman includes documentary-based portraits of twelve British kings and queens - from the legendary Arthur to the currently reigning Elizabeth II. The author also briefly recounts the reigns of all other monarchs of England and Great Britain, starting with the unifier of the country - Egbert of Wessex. The end of the book contains reference materials, including lists of kings.