Britain's Royal Families

by Alison Weir

First published 1989

From the Norman conquest to the Tudors, "Britain's Royal Families" charts the tumultuous histories of England's most powerful bloodlines. Alison Weir's meticulously researched account brings to life the intrigues, scandals, and power struggles that shaped the monarchy. Readers are immersed in the day-to-day lives of kings, queens, and their court, bearing witness to the pageantry, ambition, and personal tragedies that unfolded within the palace walls. At its core, this is a spellbinding portrait of the resilience and fragility of the Crown.

Genres: history, non-fiction, biography-memoir, royalty

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-fiction

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Norman Conquest, Tudor

368 pages · Hardcover · Random House UK

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