Antony Mason

Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Belgium & Luxembourg will lead you straight to the best attractions these countries have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps of Belgium and Luxembourg, the guide includes in-depth coverage of the region's best attractions, from fine art in Brussels to the canals of Bruges, the battlefields of Flanders and the best castles, museums, and architecture in between. Illustrated food features highlight local...

Here is an account of the birth of impressionist painting, with reproductions of such famous Monet works as Haystacks at Giverrny, Rouen Catherdral, Water Lilies and many others.

An atlas depicting exploration through the ages, from the wanderings of prehistoric peoples to modern space missions.

Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of the Dutch artist.

Profiles major artists of the Impressionist era, which some say was the beginning of modern art, in the context of the political, economic, and other changes occurring throughout the world at the same time.

Examines the life and work of the Russian-born painter, describing and giving examples of his art.