The British Monarchy For Dummies

副标题: British Monarchy for Dummies

ISBN: 9780470056813

出版社: John Wiley & Sons Inc

出版年: 2007-1

页数: 408

定价: 145.00元

装帧: Pap

内容简介

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