The British Monarchy For Dummies
Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family
Britain's heritage told through the colourful lives of its kings and queens
The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you're going to understand Britain and its history, you need to understand the story of its royal family. This lively guide walks you through the history of the British monarchy from the earliest times to the present day and covers the colourful characters, extraordinary events, power struggles, and politics that have shaped one of the most famous institutions in the world.
Discover
- The origins of the British monarchy
- How the monarchy works
- The relationship between the royal family and the general public
- How the role of the monarch has changed over time
- What the monarch and the rest of the royal family do all day
HistoryEuropeGreat BritainReference
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERWiley
LENGTH408
LANGUAGEEN
Philip Wilkinson (born 1955) is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author. He specialises in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles. Source: wikipedia
The British Monarchy For Dummies
Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family
Britain's heritage told through the colourful lives of its kings and queens
The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you're going to understand Britain and its history, you need to understand the story of its royal family. This lively guide walks you through the history of the British monarchy from the earliest times to the present day and covers the colourful characters, extraordinary events, power struggles, and politics that have shaped one of the most famous institutions in the world.
Discover
- The origins of the British monarchy
- How the monarchy works
- The relationship between the royal family and the general public
- How the role of the monarch has changed over time
- What the monarch and the rest of the royal family do all day
HistoryEuropeGreat BritainReference
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERWiley
LENGTH408
LANGUAGEEN
Philip Wilkinson (born 1955) is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author. He specialises in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles. Source: wikipedia
