Title: The British monarchy for dummies
First published: 2006
Description: Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family   Britain's heritage told through the colourful lives of its kings and queens   The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you're going to understand Britain and its history, you need to understand the story of its royal family. This lively guide walks you through the history of the British monarchy from the earliest times to the present day and covers the colourful characters, extraordinary events, power struggles, and politics that have shaped one of the most famous institutions in the world.   Discover    The origins of the British monarchy  How the monarchy works  The relationship between the royal family and the general public  How the role of the monarch has changed over time  What the monarch and the rest of the royal family do all day
Subjects: Monarchy, History, Kings and rulers, Queens, Nonfiction, Great britain, history, Great britain, kings and rulers, Great britain, politics and government, Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History, Monarchy -- Great Britain, Queens -- Great Britain, Great Britain -- Kings and rulers, Great Britain -- History
Places: Great Britain
LC classification: DA28.1 .W478 2006