Includes insights into the lives of the current royal familyBritain'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.
Chapter 2. How the Monarchy Works
Chapter 5. Danes versus Saxons
Chapter 7. Plantagenet Power Struggles
Chapter 9. Lancaster and York: Fighting Families
Chapter 10. Picts, Scots, and Others
Chapter 11. Troublesome English, Troublesome Islanders
Chapter 13. The Tudors: The Monarchy Triumphs
Chapter 15. The House of Hanover
Chapter 17. Thoroughly Modern Monarch: Elizabeth II
Chapter 18. The Prince of Wales
Chapter 20. Ten or So Royal Places
Chapter 21. Ten Princes of Wales
Chapter 22. Ten or So Charismatic Consorts