Author Antony Mason
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts?
Kings and Queens, A Very Peculiar History explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled this country and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncrasies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.