British Kings, Queens, and Consorts


Fiction

YA F Meyer
Beware, Princess Elizabeth
Mary, Bloody Mary
Patience, Princess Catherine
Doomed Queen Anne 

YA F Royal Diaries
Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor
Victoria, May Blossom of Britannia
Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen without a Country          

F Plaidy
Jean Plaidy has written over 30 novels about the rulers of England. 

Biographies

Biographies are found in the Biography (BIO) section on the 2nd floor.  Titles are organized by the name of the person the book is about. Queens and kings are often listed by first name.

Examples:

  Anne Boleyn BIO Boleyn
  Queen of Scots BIO Mary

Nonfiction

Books about English history are found in the 941-942 area.

Examples:

  The Plantagenet Encyclopedia 942.0303 PLA
  Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings and Queens of Britain 941.0099 PHI

Search Terms

Use the following search terms to find books and videos about British rulers:

Great Britain—Kings and Rulers—Biography
Queens—Great Britain—Biography
Great Britain—History

The catalog can be accessed in the Library or from home or school at http://www.provolibrary.com

Websites

British Monarchy
The official website of the British Monarchy.  Click on history for a timeline, profiles, and more about British kings and queens.
http://royal.gov.uk

Kings and Queens Through Time
An interactive timeline of British rulers.  Also includes profiles of British historical figures (including kings and queens).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/launch_tl_kings_queens.shtml

Please ask at the reference desk for additional help and ideas.

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