Crown & Country: A History of England Through Monarchy by David Starkey

From one of Britain’s best known historians Crown & Country outlines the progress of the British Crown from its earliest times through the turbulent period of the Civil War and the Restoration and more recently, the wedding of future Monarch Prince William.

Detailing events from the lives of the best and least known Monarchs, Starkey holds the readers interest with his unique style guiding the reader through the highs and lows of one of the cornerstone institutions of the United Kingdom.   

Visiting the most loved, iconic and notorious Monarchs, Crown & Country not only outlines the story of the British Monarch through its history but also provides an insight into British politics and society.