Monarchy

From the Middle Ages to Modernity

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Monarchy

By: David Starkey

Narrated by: David Starkey

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The crown of England is the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. Throughout this audiobook Dr David Starkey emphasises the Crown's endless capacity to adapt to circumstances and reshape national policy, whilst he unmasks the personalities and achievements, the defeats and victories, which lie behind the kings and queens of British history. Each of these monarchs has contributed to the religion, geography, laws, language, and government which we live with today. Monarchy demonstrates exactly how these states were arrived at, how these monarchs subtly influenced each other, which battles were won and why, whose whim or failure caused religious tradition to wither or flourish, and which monarchs, through their acumen, strength and single minded determination, came to enforce the laws of England.©2006 David Starkey (P)2007 W F Howes Ltd.

Europe

World

Royalty

England

Thought-Provoking

Middle Ages

Tradition

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What did you like most about Monarchy?

The decisions made by kings and queens hundreds of years ago still affecting our lives today. It was absolutely fascinating and told in an engaging way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Monarchy?

learning about Henry VII.

Have you listened to any of David Starkey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No - but I would like to!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I listen on my walk to and from work, and I couldn't wait for the next chance I would get to listen!

Any additional comments?

This is the first non-fiction book I have listened to, and I absolutely loved it. It was very much an impulse buy, but not one I regret!