The monarchs of England and Scotland are brought to vivid life in this full-color exploration of the royal houses of Great Britain. Featuring expertly written histories and a colorful pull-out poster with a timeline of the royal houses, Kings & Queens of England and Scotland is the perfect gift for lovers of all things royal. Brimming with colorful photos, and the tragic, triumphant, and sometimes brutal tales of British royal history, this engaging book gives readers an up-close-and-personal look at some of the most fascinating monarchs the world has ever known. Along the way, you'll bear witness to the bloody crusades of Richard the Lionheart. You'll cower from the wrath of King John, whose ruthless rule gave birth to the Magna Carta. You'll dine in the royal court of Elizabeth I, who oversaw the golden age of English drama which gave us the works of William Shakespeare. And you'll expand the British empire with Queen Victoria. From William the Conqueror and Robert the Bruce, right up to Queen Elizabeth II, Kings & Queens of England and Scotland traces the family trees of English and Scottish royalty in chronological order starting all the way back in 1066, and ending right here in the present day.