The rough guide to the royals

Title:

Author:

Hunt, Alice

ISBN:

9781405390040

Physical Description:

viii, 272 p. : ill., ports., geneal. tables ; 20 cm.

Series:

Rough guides

Rough guides (Series)

Contents:

Introduction -- House of Windsor -- A British dynasty? -- Heroes, villains and maverick monarchs -- Pomp and ceremonies -- Royal controversies -- The royals debate -- Royal representation -- 101 things you never knew about the British monarchy.

Abstract:

After sixty years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II remains the official face of the British state and the center of a global media circus. Explore the majesty, mavericks, and madness that make up British royalty.

Subject Term:

Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History

Geographic Term:

Great Britain -- Kings and rulers.

Added Author:

Hunt, Alice

Format:

Books

Document ID:

SD_ILS:1333997

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Britain's royals are the official face of the state and the centre of a worldwide media circus.

This entertaining Rough Guide to the Royals explores the paradox of one of the world's oldest monarchies. It casts a quizzical eye over the current royal family, from former Olympic horse rider Anne and industry ambassador Andrew to current favourites William and Kate. It answers such burning questions as what they do, where they get their money from, how fundamentally British are they, and just who is twelfth in the line to the throne? (One-year-old Savannah Phillips is the answer.)

It looks at the most extravagant royal ceremonies and the most controversial figures, from Henry VIII to the scandalous Caroline of Brunswick (who was banned from her husband's coronation but turned up anyway). The best and the worst monarchs are reassessed, with investigations into how the likes of alleged nephew-killer and hunchback, Richard III, achieved their villainous reputations.

The image of the monarchy is also examined - whether it's in commemorative ceramics, respectful movies such as The King's Speech or more critical fare.

Author Notes

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Introduction	p. vi
1 House of Windsor	p. 1
2 A British dynasty?	p. 51
3 Heroes, villains and maverick monarchs	p. 69
4 Pomp and ceremonies	p. 120
5 Royal controversies	p. 151
6 The royals debate	p. 189
7 Royal representations	p. 217
8 101 things you never knew about the British monarchy	p. 243
Index	p. 266
Picture credits	p. 272

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