The Monarchy of England: The Beginnings

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Monarchy is more than the biographies of the kings and queens of England. It is an in-depth examination of what the English monarchy has meant in terms of the expression of the individual the Mother of Parliaments Magna Charta the laws of England and the land of England. This is the history of ideas and ideals as well as colourful characters brought to life by David Starkeys unique gifts as a communicator. David Starkeys scholarship combines with his engaging and popular style to produce another winner. The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon kings is underlined and among the kings most heavily featured are: Alfred the Great Canute Edward the Confessor William the Conqueror Henry ll Richard Lionheart Henry lll . The last king in this volume is Henry Vl.