Sorry about the title. I don't have his touch for couplets. Here are two of my favorite bits: "The arrow in the eye could be / unwarranted embroidery" (regarding Harold's death, as depicted in the Bayeaux Tapestry), "Victoria liked Disraeli best / He, shrewdly, saw she was Empressed" (made Empress of India). There's lots more. This book tickles like champagne while giving a pretty solid history lesson at the same time. I can't wait to read more from Mr. Muirden!