The Oxford Illustrated History Of The British Monarchy
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of British historical scholarship, The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy chronicles over a thousand years of royal history, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon kings through to the modern Windsor dynasty. Written with authoritative depth and clarity, Cannon and Griffiths present a sweeping narrative that illuminates the evolving nature of monarchy as a political, cultural, and ceremonial institution at the heart of British life. The text details the reigns, rivalries, and reforms that shaped the Crown, illustrating how successive monarchs both reflected and redirected the course of the nation. Rich with historical analysis and written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, this comprehensive volume stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of the British royal tradition.
Author: John Cannon And Ralph Griffiths
Format: Hardback
Published: 1998, Guild Publishing London
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of British historical scholarship, The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy chronicles over a thousand years of royal history, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon kings through to the modern Windsor dynasty. Written with authoritative depth and clarity, Cannon and Griffiths present a sweeping narrative that illuminates the evolving nature of monarchy as a political, cultural, and ceremonial institution at the heart of British life. The text details the reigns, rivalries, and reforms that shaped the Crown, illustrating how successive monarchs both reflected and redirected the course of the nation. Rich with historical analysis and written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, this comprehensive volume stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of the British royal tradition.