Kings & Queens of the Medieval World : From Conquerors and Exiles to… (edició 2018)

From Britain to Russia, from Scandinavia to Sicily, from the 9th century CE to the completion of the Reconquista of Spain in 1492, this title explores the captivating stories of monarchs from all across Europe. Arranged thematically, the book groups the Kings and Queens by their achievements - military leaders, law-makers, religious reformers, patrons of the arts. Featuring the major European dynasties, 'Kings and Queens of the Medieval World' is a lively account of monarchs from Charlemagne to Alexander Nevsky to Ferdinand and Isabella. Illustrated with 180 colour and black-and-white artworks, this is a colourful, accessible history.