Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses
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Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses by David Hilliam
Which 'ill-prepared monarch was on the throne at the turn of the last millennium? How many English monarchs have been crowned on St. George's day? When, how and why did England 'lose' eleven days? Monarchs, Murderers and Mistresses answers these questions and more, presenting a royal event for each day of the calendar year in vivid detail with close-ups of the personalities involved. It reveals the recurring occupational difficulties faced by the royal family over the centuries: as Shakespeare's Henry IV so memorably concludes, 'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.' Today the royal family is plagued by the Press, but even 300 years ago, Charles II felt the need to apologise to a crowd of onlookers for taking so long to die. This fascinationing book brings alive the drama of what it was, and is, to be a king or queen. Entertianing, provocative and always amusing, here is the perfect gift and an ideal reference guide for anyone interested in the English monarchy.
David Hilliam is a freelance lecturer and writer. He has also written 'Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards' and 'Crown, Orb and Sceptre' for Sutton. He lives in Bournemouth.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750935432 |
| ISBN 10 | 075093543X |
| Title | Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses |
| Author | David Hilliam |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-07-22 |
| Number of pages | 334 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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