All About History UK - Issue 129

In this issue

Charles II’s Cursed Reign
Inside the trials and tribulations of the ‘Merry Monarch’.

Life and Legacy of Confucius
The story behind the great sage of Chinese philosophy.

CHARLES II's CURSED REIGN

How the Great Fire and killer plague tormented the return of the Stuarts

10+ mins

Decoding the Coronation

Historic rites, rituals and conventions explained

10 mins

ANNIE OAKLEY American Heroine

How the female sharpshooter rose from poverty to become an icon of the Wild West

9 mins

THE FIRST INCA

Who was Manco Cápac, the founder of the Kingdom of Cusco?

6 mins

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CONFUCIUS

How the ancient teacher, philosopher and politician laid down the foundations for Chinese culture

10 mins

WELCOME TO GANGSTERS PARADISE

The American mob’s reign in pre-Castro Cuba is legendary, but have elements of mythos been spun into historical gospel?

10+ mins

BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF

PACIFIC OCEAN OFF THE PHILIPPINES, 23-26 OCT 1944

10 mins

What If...GRANADA HAD NOT SURRENDERED?

A sophisticated centre for culture and learning that could challenge and change the face of Europe forever

8 mins

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All About History UK Magazine Description:

Bringing the past alive today!, All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.