- Publisher: Pitkin
- Year: 2022
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 216pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 238x190mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.9kg
- ISBN: 9781841659527
- Product code: 541703
A History of Royal Britain in 100 Objects
New Hardback Illustrated
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The Alfred jewel, discovered in a Somerset field in 1693; the Rose Window in York Minster celebrating the union of the Houses of York and Lancaster; Harold Boulton’s original lyrics for the Skye Boat Song, commemorating the Battle of Culloden – using 100 objects as its basis, this illustrated volume traces over a millennium of British history through the lives and actions of its monarchs.
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Over 1000 years of royal history told through 100 fascinating objects.
From the glory of coronation regalia to coins, from imposing statues to stamps, from distinguished medals to monuments, and from beautiful artworks to Edward VIII's abdication document, each item in this book has a fascinating story to tell.
Ordered chronologically by monarch, from Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II, this fully illustrated book takes a regal journey through the centuries. Discover the significance of each object - some famous, others more obscure - and how the royal ruler connected to it shaped the course of history in this celebration of the British monarchy.
From the glory of coronation regalia to coins, from imposing statues to stamps, from distinguished medals to monuments, and from beautiful artworks to Edward VIII's abdication document, each item in this book has a fascinating story to tell.
Ordered chronologically by monarch, from Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II, this fully illustrated book takes a regal journey through the centuries. Discover the significance of each object - some famous, others more obscure - and how the royal ruler connected to it shaped the course of history in this celebration of the British monarchy.
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The Alfred jewel, discovered in a Somerset field in 1693; the Rose Window in York Minster celebrating the union of the Houses of York and Lancaster; Harold Boulton’s original lyrics for the Skye Boat Song, commemorating the Battle of Culloden – using 100 objects as its basis, this illustrated volume traces over a millennium of British history through the lives and actions of its monarchs.
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