"The royal encyclopedia is a unique reference book about the modern British monarchy"--Jacket.

A magnificent study of Britain's royal heritage with a directory of royalty and over 120 of the most important historic buildings, all shown in over 1000 colour images

The Dog Encyclopedia provides specific information on over 225 breeds of dogs. For every breed there is information on the dog's: country of origin special skills size coat grooming requirements character training needs social behavior exercise requirement. Each entry is accompanied by at least one full color photograph.

Who was the first king of England? Did Henry I assassinate his brother? How did 'Bloody Mary' reinstate Roman Catholicism? For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. In this beautifully illustrated book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones, religious fanatics, brilliant economists, masters of diplomacy and the power hungry. But whether they have abused their power or used it for good, each monarch has played a part in the rich tapestry of British history, coping with both international and civil wars, rebellions and criticism. The Kings & Queens of Britain introduces this fascinating thousand-year history, providing rich biographical detail of Britain's remarkable monarchs.

This work contains an introductory section on history, nomenclature, anatomy, rose gardens and the breeding of new varieties. The text also includes a directory of more than 2000 species and cultivars.