Great Kings and Queens of England

“It’s good to be the king”—according to Mel Brooks as well as the five legendary kings of England whose dramatic lives are portrayed in Great Kings of England. You’ll see why in this vital five-disc collection. Get a refreshing view of how William the Conqueror defeated Harold II at Hastings and shaped British history. Discover how Alfred the Great came to be known as “Father of the Navy.” Find out why Richard the Lionheart resided in England for just five months of his ten-year reign. Explore the legacies of Henry VIII and Charles I. You’ll win with the pair of queens featured in Great Queens of England. See how Boudicca, the Warrior Queen of the Iceni, united the Celts to battle the mighty Roman Empire. Learn how Victoria’s extended reign included both turmoil and triumph. Two very different royals, yet each became an icon in her own lifetime.