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Charles Phillips
Author · 46 books

There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads Charles Phillips (b. 1962) is an established writer of popular history, a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain as well as to the Chronicle of Britain and several illustrated stories. He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations and was a key writer on Time Life's Myth and Mankind series. Phillips is a graduate of Oxford University, and holds an MA from the University of Westminster. See also: Charles Phillips, 1787-1859 Charles Phillips, Goodreads author, Historical Fiction Charles Phillips, b.1948, American history

Series

Books

Aztec & Maya book cover

Aztec & Maya

2004

The World of the Medieval Knight book cover

The World of the Medieval Knight

A vivid exploration of the origins, rise and fall of the noble order of knighthood, illustrated with over 220 fine art paintings and photographs

2010

The Illustrated History of the Popes book cover

The Illustrated History of the Popes

An Authoritative Guide to the Lives and Works of the Popes of the Catholic Church, with 450 Images

2018

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book book cover

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book

Adventure of the Analytical Engine: Solve the Puzzles to Escape the Pages

2022

The Life and Times of the Medieval Knight book cover

The Life and Times of the Medieval Knight

2010

Creative Thinking book cover

Creative Thinking

50 Brain-Training Puzzles to Change the Way You Think

2010

History of the World in 500 People book cover

History of the World in 500 People

2025

The Illustrated History of the Kings & Queens of Britain book cover

The Illustrated History of the Kings & Queens of Britain

2012

Ancient History of Aztec & Inca book cover

Ancient History of Aztec & Inca

Discover The History, Myths And Cultures Of The Ancient Peoples Of Central And South America, With 1000 Photographs

2017

An Illustrated History of the Crusades and the Crusader Knights book cover

An Illustrated History of the Crusades and the Crusader Knights

2009

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Kings & Queens book cover

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Kings & Queens

2006

Illustrated History of Kings & Queens of Britain book cover

Illustrated History of Kings & Queens of Britain

A Visual Encyclopedia of Every King and Queen of Britain, from Saxon Times through the Tudors and Stuarts to Today.

2022

The Illustrated History of Knights and Chivalry book cover

The Illustrated History of Knights and Chivalry

2008

The Ancient World in Minutes book cover

The Ancient World in Minutes

2018

Spirits of the Snow Myth and Mankind

1999

The Complete Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry book cover

The Complete Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry

The History, Myth And Romance Of The Medieval Knights And The Chivalric Code ... Tournaments, Courts, Honours And Triumphs

2018

The Everyday Life of Aztec & Maya book cover

The Everyday Life of Aztec & Maya

The Story Of The Great Central American Civilizations With Over 300 Illustrations, Photographs, Maps And Plans

2007

The Glorious Age of Chivalry book cover

The Glorious Age of Chivalry

An exploration of the golden age of knighthood and how it was expressed in art, literature and song, with 200 fine art images

2011

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book book cover

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book

Adventure of the British Museum

2021

Illustrated History of Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry book cover

Illustrated History of Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry

A Magnificent Account of the Medieval Knight and the Chivalric Code, with over 450 ... tournaments, triumphs, courts and castles

2022

The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Catholic Faith book cover

The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Catholic Faith

Examines the institutions of the Church and explores the significance of the sacraments, with over 180 photographs

2011

Kings and Queens of Britain's Golden Age book cover

Kings and Queens of Britain's Golden Age

The Tudors and Stuarts - 1485-1714, from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, Charles I and Queen Anne

2007

Realm of the Rising Sun book cover

Realm of the Rising Sun

1999

Kings & Queens of Ancient Britain book cover

Kings & Queens of Ancient Britain

The Magnificent Chronicle Of The First Rulers Of The British Isles, From The Time Of Bouddica And King Arthur To … The Crusades And The Reign Of Richard III

2007

Catholicism book cover

Catholicism

Faith, History, Saints, Popes: A Comprehensive Account of the Philosophy and Practice of Catholic Christianity, A Guide to the Most ... of the Lives and Works of the 266 Popes

2024

An Illustrated History of the Later Crusades book cover

An Illustrated History of the Later Crusades

A chronicle of the crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and Northern Europe, from the Sack ... depicted in over 150 fine art images

2011

National Geographic Countries of the World book cover

National Geographic Countries of the World

Japan

2007

Knights and the Age of Chivalry book cover

Knights and the Age of Chivalry

An Exploration Of The Golden Age Of Knighthood And How It Was Expressed In Art, Literature And Song, With 200 Fine Art Images

2016

The Lost History of Aztec & Maya book cover

The Lost History of Aztec & Maya

2005

Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes book cover

Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes

The Illustrated Guide to the Architectural, Cultural and Historical Heritage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2020

Kings and Queens of Britain's Modern Age book cover

Kings and Queens of Britain's Modern Age

FROM HANOVER TO WINDSOR: 1714 - TODAY

2008

Voices of the Ancestors book cover

Voices of the Ancestors

African Myth

2000

Unsolved Deaths book cover

Unsolved Deaths

2019

The Mythology of the Aztec and Maya book cover

The Mythology of the Aztec and Maya

An illustrated encyclopedia of the gods, myths and legends of the Aztecs, Maya and other peoples of ancient … 200 fine art illustrations and photographs

2006

The Stately Houses, Palaces & Castles of Georgian, Victorian and Modern Britain book cover

The Stately Houses, Palaces & Castles of Georgian, Victorian and Modern Britain

A sumptuous history and architectural guide to the grand country ... and maps From George I to Elizabeth

2010

Sherlock Escape Book Museum book cover

Sherlock Escape Book Museum

2021

The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings & Queens of Britain book cover

The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings & Queens of Britain

2006

The 20th Century Year by Year book cover

The 20th Century Year by Year

The People and Events That Shaped the Last Hundred Years

1999

The Illustrated History of Knights & Crusades book cover

The Illustrated History of Knights & Crusades

2011

Castles & Palaces of the Tudors & Stuarts book cover

Castles & Palaces of the Tudors & Stuarts

2009

50 Leaders Who Changed History book cover

50 Leaders Who Changed History

1707

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book book cover

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book

Adventure of the Tower of London: Solve the Puzzles to Escape the Pages

2023

National Geographic Countries of the World book cover

National Geographic Countries of the World

Sweden

2009

The Medieval Castle Manual book cover

The Medieval Castle Manual

Design - Construction - Daily Life

2018

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain book cover

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain

A Magnificent Study of Britain's Royal Heritage With

2009

Forests of the Vampires book cover

Forests of the Vampires

Slavic Myth

1999

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