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Coronation: A History of Kingship and the British Monarchy
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Product Description
This splendid volume is the first of its kind—a comprehensive history that sets each of Britain's coronations in its political, religious, and cultural context. Meticulously researched, it also examines celebratory poetry and a musical history of extraordinary brilliance. Illustrated with illuminated manuscripts, engravings, portraits, photographs, and images from film and television, this work as rich as its subject.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1172962 in Books
- Published on: 2005-11-10
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 556 pages
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About the Author
Sir Roy Strong is the author of many books, on subjects as diverse as history, art and gardening. He is acclaimed as a consultant on garden design, as a lecturer, critic, columnist and media personality. Born in London in 1935 and educated at Queen Mary College, University of London and the Warburg Institute, Roy joined the staff of the National Portrait Gallery in 1959 and became Director in 1967. He was Director of the V&A Museum from 1974 to 1987 when he resigned to become a full-time writer, broadcaster and consultant. His many books include The Story of Britain and Gloriana, Feast and his last book The Laskett.
