The Kings and Queens of England: Our History Through the Monarchy
by Starkey David (9780007307708)

The monarchy is one of Britain?s longest surviving institutions - as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its magnificent history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I and Cromwell?s emergence as Lord Protector - all the way up until the Victorian era when it came face-to-face with modernity. More than a collection of biographies of Britain?s kings and queens, this is an in-depth examination of what the British monarchy has meant, what it means now and what it will continue to mean. Bringing to life a cast of colourful characters, Starkey?s trademark energy and authority make him the perfect guide on this epic, accessible and compelling journey, as he offers us a vivid portrait of British culture, politics and nationhood.

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