The Monarchy of England, Volume 1: The Beginnings

Monarchy is more than the biographies of the kings and queens of England. It is an in-depth examination of what the English monarchy has meant, in terms of the expression of the individual, the Mother of Parliaments, Magna Charta, the laws of England and the land of England. This is the history of ideas and ideals, as well as colourful characters, brought to life by David Starkey's unique gifts as a communicator. David Starkey's scholarship combines with his engaging and popular style to produce another winner. The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon kings is underlined, and among the kings most heavily featured are: Alfred the Great, Canute, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Henry ll, Richard Lionheart, Henry lll,. The last king in this volume is Henry Vl.

Title - The Monarchy of England, Volume 1: The Beginnings

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Author - David Starkey

ISBN 13 - 9780701176785

Imprint - Chatto & Windus

Publisher - Vintage Publishing

Date Published - 14/10/2004

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 195 x 251 x 20mm

Weight - 816 g

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