British monarch from 1066: Brief history of Britain kings and queens

The British monarchy has had a significant impact on both local and global history for more than a thousand years. With their own goals and objectives, kings and queens have taken over land, enacted religious reform, and levied taxes.

David I. Wood explores the remarkable history of the British monarchy and its plethora of kings and queens in this exquisitely illustrated book. There have been good rulers, bad rulers, violent rulers, religious zealots, great economists, great diplomats, and power-hungry rulers. Nevertheless, each king has contributed to the rich fabric of British history, dealing with both domestic and international conflicts, uprisings, and criticism, whether they have misused their authority or utilized it for good.

Taking into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of each monarch