Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy

by David Starkey, Jim Norton Narrated by David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith

Overview

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.

The monarchy is one of Britain's longest surviving institutions - as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I and Cromwell's emergence as Lord Protector - all the way up until the Victorian era when Britain's monarchs came face-to-face with modernity.

This brilliant collection of biographies of Britain's kings and queens provides an in-depth examination of what the British monarchy has meant, what it means now and what it will continue to mean.

This bestselling book by David Starkey, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a top pick for anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy. It's a best choice for those who want to understand the tumultuous and revered institution that has survived the test of time.

For fans of Tracy Borman (Crown & Sceptre), Alison Weir (Against Our Better Judgment), Ian Mortimer (The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain), Marc Morris (The Anglo-Saxons), and Antonia Fraser (Mary Queen Of Scots).

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

‘Eminently readable…Starkey is particularly good at explaining the shifting tone of monarchical power…“Crown and Country” is a masterpiece of accessible history, underscored with profound scholarship…the author’s passion for his subject, the royal tale of England, which is the backbone of this nation’s story explodes from every page. I defy anybody not to enjoy this book.’ Guardian

‘Entertaining…Starkey writes with the snappy zest of an unrepentant telly-don…he has a lovely eye for a good story…he also has a nice line in snarky humour…Starkey’s great skill is to weave big themes quietly into a rollicking narrative so that you absorb them almost without noticing they are there.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Excellent…the really crucial events in the history of the British Monarchy…are assessed with authority, wisdom and wit…This is Starkey at his fluent and entertaining best.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘This book…is vivid, lucid and engaging…his judgements delivered with quasi-Pontifical assurance are often acute…a very enjoyable book.’ Daily Telegraph

‘David Starkey tours England's monarchical horizon with gusto.’ Sunday Times

‘Starkey brings the past to vivid life.’ Daily Express

‘Combines compelling narrative and lucid analysis to guide us with a sure hand…Starkey’s book will undoubtedly make him and his publishers a tidy profit.’ Spectator

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169641967
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	09/30/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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