Royal Coronations

Informationen zum Autor Lucinda Gosling Klappentext An exploration of coronations from before the time of William the Conqueror through to Elizabeth II's glorious coronation in 1953. The monarchy has made many concessions to the modern age, but the affirming rituals of the coronation - the pageantry, the theatre and the symbolism - are centuries old. Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, Lucinda Gosling takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies. She reveals the finely tuned planning involved, explains the symbolism of the regalia, and reminds us that past coronations did not always go according to plan. She also looks at the increasing public involvement in the coronations of the twentieth century, from street parties to the advent of television, showing how the event evolved into the glorious global celebration of 1953 and became an internationally recognised expression of Britain's heritage and national identity. Vorwort A thematic exploration of coronations from before the time of William the Conqueror through to Elizabeth II's glorious coronation in 1953, from the preparations, jewels worn, to the ritual and celebrations, and even the coronations that never happened. Zusammenfassung The monarchy has made many concessions to the modern age, but the affirming rituals of the coronation - the pageantry, the theatre and the symbolism - are centuries old. Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, this title takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Origins and history / Planning a Coronation / Regalia / Pageantry and Ritual / Mishaps and Mismanagement / Coronation Fever / Further Reading and Places to Visit / Index

Product details

• Authors: Lucinda Gosling, Gosling Lucinda
• Publisher: SHIRE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.06.2013
• EAN: 9780747812203
• ISBN: 978-0-7478-1220-3
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 206 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Shire Library; Shire Library
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, HISTORY / Modern / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social and cultural history, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Special events