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"War is the trade of kings" John Dryden. War and monarchy are two of the most important and resonant topics in British History. This exciting new book explores the role that kings and queens have played in war, and how war has shaped the monarchy. Aimed explicitly at the general reader, th...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Carlton, Charles, 1941- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, New York : Routledge, 2014.
Subjects:
HISTORY > Europe > Great Britain.
Kings and rulers
Great Britain.
Regions & Countries - Europe.
History & Archaeology.
Great Britain > History, Military.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers.
Grande-Bretagne > Histoire militaire.
Great Britain
Military history
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"War is the trade of kings" John Dryden. War and monarchy are two of the most important and resonant topics in British History. This exciting new book explores the role that kings and queens have played in war, and how war has shaped the monarchy. Aimed explicitly at the general reader, the book delves into the truth behind the myths, and uncovers some fascinating facts about our iconic soldier kings and queens.
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781317873778
1317873777
9781315837406
1315837404
0582472652
9780582472655

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