The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend - an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy
Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee, Harry, Dick, John, Harry three. One, two, three Neds, Richard Two, Henries, four, five, six, then who? Charlie Higson has always been interested in the story of the fabled English monarchy: from the b*stardly to the benevolent, brilliant to the brutal. In this wonderful new book, with the famous rhyme he learned at school as his trusty guide, Charlie takes the plunge into the storied history of this most treasured of institutions - introducing readers to every single ruler since poor Harold was shot in the eye at the Battle of Hastings.
Bloody treachery? Check. Unruly incest? Check. Short parliaments? Check. A couple of Cromwells? Check.
A rip-roaring journey that takes in the Normans, Stuarts and Tudors, not to mention the infamous Blois (how can we forget them?), Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is an utterly engrossing and grossly entertaining primer on who ruled when and why.
| ISBN: | 9780008741068 |
| Publication date: | 9th October 2025 |
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| Publisher: | Mudlark an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 416 pages |
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European history: the Normans European history: medieval period, middle ages Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours Film, television, radio genres: Comedy and humour Biography: royalty Humour collections and anthologies |
The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend - an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchyWillie, Willie, Harry, Stee, Harry, Dick, John, Harry three. One, two, three Neds, Richard Two, Henries, four, five, six, then who?
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