Great Tales from British History: Was Queen Victoria Ever Amused? and 39 Other Intriguing Historical Questions Answered

by Robert Gambles

Did King Cnut really believe that he could turn back the tide? Was Robert Bruce inspired by the perseverance of a spider? Was Queen Victoria never amused? In the 2,000 years of recorded British history, numerous stories have emerged and been passed down through the generations. Some reinforce or add colour to a historically correct perception of a particular individual or event. Others may have been deliberately contrived or fabricated to conceal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445613379
• ISBN13: 9781445613376
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.