Britain's monarchs have shaped some of the most dramatic moments in British history, from the mystery of the princes in the Tower and Henry VIII dispatching his numerous wives to the Civil War and Edward VIII's dramatic abdication.With tales of murder, adultery, beheadings, usurpation and madness, this entertaining and informative guide takes you on a gallop through the essential history of Britain's kings and queens - without all the boring bits!'An essential guide . Written with a lively wit but crammed with factual information' - The Oldie