About the Book : The Shortest History of the Crown
Amidst the turbulence and invasions, upheaval and dissent that characterise
British history, one thing has remained remarkably stable. Although there are
other monarchies, Britains Crown stands out due to the continuity of its
traditions, and its ability to adapt.
Of all the worlds countries, forty-two are still monarchies, but the British
monarchy remains the most famous, perhaps even in those countries with kings and
queens of their own. As a legacy of empire, the British monarch is head of state
to fourteen countries beyond the United Kingdom, from Australia, New Zealand and
Canada to a string