On Royalty by Jeremy Paxman
What is the point of Kings and Queens? What do they do all day? And what does it mean to be one of them? This title looks at our present incumbents to find out just what makes them tick.
Paxman's book is everyhing that royalty is not allowed to be - witty, stylish, intelligent, pugnacious and political* The Times *
On Royalty is an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote. * Evening Standard *
Action-packed and entertaining. -- The * Sunday Telegraph *
On Royalty is an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote. * Evening Standard *
On Royalty is an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote. * Evening Standard *
Action-packed and entertaining. -- The * Sunday Telegraph *
On Royalty is an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote. * Evening Standard *
Jeremy Paxman was born in Yorkshire and educated at Cambridge. He is an award-winning journalist who spent ten years reporting from overseas, notably for Panorama. He is the author of five books including The English. He is the presenter of Newsnight and University Challenge and has presented BBC documentaries on various subjects including Victorian art and Wilfred Owen.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141012223 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141012226 |
| Title | On Royalty |
| Author | Jeremy Paxman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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