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The Book of Royal Useless Information

A Funny and Irreverent Look at the British Royal Family Past and Present

by (author) Noel Botham & Bruce Montague

Publisher
John Blake
Initial publish date
Apr 2015
Category
General, Curiosities & Wonders
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781857827255
    Publish Date
    Sep 2012
    List Price
    $13.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781843587903
    Publish Date
    Sep 2012
    List Price
    $27.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781784180225
    Publish Date
    Apr 2015
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

If you have ever wanted to know more about the totally useless but fascinating history of Britain’s Royal Family, then look no further

 

The Book of Royal Useless Information is jam-packed with surprising, shocking, and hilarious facts. Did you know that King Richard the Lionheart was gay? That Charles I liked to place his 18-inch court dwarf between half-loaves of bread and pretend to eat him? That Elizabeth I said she bathed once every three months whether she needed it or not? That Henry VII was the last English king to win his throne on the battlefield? That the Queen uses black blotting paper so people can’t see what she’s written? Authors Noel Botham and Bruce Montague irreverently present everything you could ever possibly want to know about the Royals. and a little bit more! So feed the corgis, make yourself a nice cup of tea, and enjoy this truly mind-boggling collection of totally useless information.

About the authors

Noel Botham's profile page

Art Montague is a longtime contributor to the Canadian Old Farmer’s Almanac and the author of several popular history books, including The Canadian Horse: The Fascinating Story of Canada’s National Breed, Crime Boss Killings, and Meyer Lanksy: The Shadowy Exploits of New York’s Master Manipulator. He lives in Perth, Ontario.

Bruce Montague's profile page