The Shortest History of the Crown

Amidst the turbulence and invasions, upheaval and dissent that characterise British history, one thing has remained remarkably stable. Although there are other monarchies, Britain's Crown stands out due to the continuity of its traditions, and its ability to adapt... In this sprightly commentary on the Crown's 1,800-year-long story, Stephen Bates provides a dazzling insight into Royal custom and ritual, whilst depicting the individuals behind the myth with compassion and wit. And as our ageing Queen prepares to pass the baton, he asks us all to consider: could we ever do without the Crown?

About the author

Stephen Bates is an award-winning author and journalist, with over 45 years’ experience on various national titles. Most recently, he was Royalty and Religious Affairs correspondent for the Guardian. His previous books include The Poisonous Solicitor (2022) and Royalty, Inc. – Britain’s Best Known Brand (2015).

Summary

Amidst the turbulence and invasions, upheaval and dissent that characterise British history, one thing has remained remarkably stable. Although there are other monarchies, Britain's Crown stands out due to the continuity of its traditions, and its ability to adapt... In this sprightly commentary on the Crown's 1,800-year-long story, Stephen Bates provides a dazzling insight into Royal custom and ritual, whilst depicting the individuals behind the myth with compassion and wit. And as our ageing Queen prepares to pass the baton, he asks us all to consider: could we ever do without the Crown?

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Bates, Bates Stephen
• Publisher: Old Street Publishing
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 04.10.2022
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries
• EAN: 9781910400883
• ISBN: 978-1-910400-88-3
• Dimensions (packing): 12.9 x 19.8 x 2 cm
• Weight (packing): 425 g
• Series: Shortest History > 9; Shortest Histories The Shortest History of the Crown
• Subjects: European History, Biography: historical, political & military, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, Biography: royalty, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Biography: historical, political and military, HISTORY / Revolutions, Uprisings & Rebellions