Royal Family Life (Amazing Extraordinary Facts)

Author: Ruth Binney

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Price : $19.99 AUD
ISBN : 9781446302491
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
Imprint : David & Charles Publishers
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Publication date : 24 May 2012
Dimensions : 172mm X 130mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : Ruth Binney
Series : Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
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Dewey classification : 941.085092
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Pages : 144
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"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life" unearths a wealth of intriguing truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, royal etiquette, wisdom and sayings, and how they have shaped history. Covering the period from Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, this amusing and attractive book will be a lovely souvenir and gift. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The "Amazing and Extraordinary Facts" series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

Author description

Ruth Binney has been studying the countryside and nature for over 50 years. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and has been involved in countless publications during her career as an editor. She is the author of six other books for D&C. Ruth lives near Weymouth, Dorset.

Contents to include:; The Accomplished Prince; Henry VIII's rounded education; The King's Favourite; The girl Victoria; A 'Stupid Boy'; Bertie's endless struggles; The 'Lost' Boy; The secret life of Prince John; The Tupperware Incident; The royal breakfast revealed; All Change; The move to the Palace; Forever Diana's; The story behind Kensington Palace; Thoroughly Modern Royals; William and Kate's wedding highlights.