From one of our finest historians comes an outstanding
exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans
up until the modern day. This compendium volume of two earlier
books is fully revised and updated.
The monarchy is one of Britain s most revered institutions but
also one of its most tumultuous. In Crown and Country, David
Starkey charts its rollercoaster history from earliest times to the
present; from the courtly love of the Middle Ages, through the
turbulent reign of the Tudors, to the chaos of the Civil War.
Starkey brings this tempestuous story up to date in this
complete history, guiding us through the Abdication Crisis to the
dissolution of the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
Spencer. He draws upon rank and romance in light of the wedding of
Kate Middleton and Prince William and brings to life a cast of
colourful characters and some riveting stories. Crown and Country
is both a brilliant overview of the monarchy and a vividly
iconoclastic portrait of British culture, politics and
nationhood."
General
Imprint: |
Harperpress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
David Starkey
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Dimensions: |
196 x 129 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
520 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-730772-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-00-730772-1 |
Barcode: |
9780007307722 |
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