Publication

2006 - John Wiley, Chichester, England

Language

English

Word Count

95,000 words, Guess

Page Count

380 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2007405246
  • LibraryThing2731949
  • Goodreads327533

Classifications

  • DDC941.0099
  • LCCDA28.1 .W478 2006

Description

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

Description

xxii, 380 p. : 24 cm

Subjects

Series Statement

  • --For dummies

Other Editions

  • The British monarchy for dummiesJohn Wiley2006-01-01

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