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To coincide with the Channel 4 series to be aired at the end of this year -- David Starkeys Monarchy charts the rise of the British monarchy from the War of the Roses, the English Civil War and the Georgians, right up until the present day monarchs of the 20th Century.
David Starkeys magisterial new book Monarchy charts the rise of the British crown from the insurgency of the War of the Roses, through the glory and dangers of the Tudors, to the insolvency of the Stuarts and chaos of the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the rule of a commoner who was king in all but name, the importing of a German dynasty, and the coming-to-terms with modernity under the wise guidance of another German, Victorias Prince Consort Albert. An epilogue brings to story up to the present and asks questions about the future.
The crown of England is the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. And yet, throughout this book Starkey emphasises the Crowns...
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To Hal and Susie Bagot,
under whose roof it was finished.
For friendship and hospitality.
S ECTION I
Page 1
- King Edward IV, by unknown artist, (oil on panel). The NationalPortrait Gallery, London.
- Elizabeth Woodville.The President and Fellows of Queens College.
- KingRichard III, by unknown artist, late 16th century, (oil on panel). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- Lady Margaret Beaufort, by unknown artist, c.1600, (oil on panel). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
Pages 23
- King Henry VII, by unknown artist, 1505, (oil on panel). TheNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- Elizabeth of York, by unknown artist, c.1500, (oil on panel). TheNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- King Henry VIII, (miniature), Horenbout Lucas, 15267. The RoyalCollection 2006, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Catherine of Aragon, (miniature), attributed to Horenbout Lucas, c.1525. The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- Meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520. From an original by Hans Holbein, the Elder (oil on canvas), this copy by Friedrich Bouterwek. Chateau de Versailles, France/Lauros/Giraudon/The Bridgeman Art Library.
Pages 45
- The Whitehall Mural, or The Dynasty Portrait. From an original by Hans Holbein, this copy by Remigius van Leemput, late 17th century. The Royal Collection 2006, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- The Great Bible, title page, 1539. Lambeth Palace Library, London,UK/The Bridgeman Art Library.
Pages 67
- The Family of Henry VIII, by unknown artist, c.1545, (oil on canvas). The Royal Collection 2006, Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II.
- Thomas Cranmer, by Flicke Gerlach, 1545, (oil on panel). TheNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- King Edward VI and the Pope, by unknown artist, c.1570, (oil on panel). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- Queen Mary I by Hans Eworth or Ewoutsz, (fl.152074). Societyof Antiquaries, London, UK/The Bridgeman Art Library.
- Foxes Book of Martyrs (page detail), c.1500. Lambeth PalaceLibrary.
Page 8
- Queen Elizabeth I in Coronation Robes, by unknown artist, c.1559, (panel). National Portrait Gallery, London, UK/The Bridgeman ArtLibrary.
- Mary, Queen of Scots after a miniature, by unknown artist, c.15601565, (oil on panel). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- James I (in robes of state), van Somer Paul, c.1620. The RoyalCollection 2006, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
S ECTION II
Page 1
- The Somerset House Conference, by unknown artist, 1604, (oil on canvas). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- Right hand side of Diptych showing the Parliament of James I of England, VI of Scotland and the Gunpowder Plot, detail of the Gunpowder Plotters from the bottom right hand corner, by English School, 17th century, (oil on panel). St. Faiths Church,Gaywood, Norfolk, UK/The Bridgeman Art Library.
- Great Seal of James I (detail) by English School, 17th century, (engraving). Private Collection/ The Bridgeman Art Library.
Pages 23
- King Charles I and his Family, by school of Sir Anthony van Dyck, (oil on canvas). Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK/TheBridgeman Art Library.
- Archbishop William Laud, after Sir Anthony van Dyck, c.1636, (oil on canvas). The National Portrait Gallery, London.
- Parliament Assembled at Westminster on 13th April 1640, by unknown artist, 17th century, (engraving). Museum of London, UK/TheBridgeman Art Library.
Pages 45
- The Battle Plan of Naseby from Anglia Rediviva, 1647. TheBritish Library, London.
- Oliver Cromwell by Walker Robert, c.1649, (oil on canvas). TheNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- Execution of Charles I (160049) at Whitehall, January 30th, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Coques, Gonzales, attr.to. Musee de Picardie,Amiens, France/Giraudon/The Bridgeman Art Library.
- The Pourtraiture of his Royal Highness, Oliver, Late Protector etc, in hisLife and Death, with a short view of his Government. The BritishLibrary, London.
Pages 67
- Coronation Procession of Charles II to Westminster from the Tower ofLondon, by Dirck Stoop, 1661. Museum of London, UK/TheBridgeman Art Library.
- Charles II enthroned wearing the recreated Regalia, by John Michael Wright, 16601670. The Royal Collection 2006, Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II.
- The Royal Gift of Healing, King Charles II healing the sick, by unknown artist, 1684. Heritage Image Partnership/The BritishLibrary.
Page 8
- Dutch attack on the Medway:The Royal Charles carried into Dutchwaters, 12th June 1667, by Ludolf Bakhuizen, 1667, (oil on canvas). National Maritime Museum, London.
- Titus Oates, by Robert White, 1679, (line engraving). The NationalPortrait Gallery, London.
S ECTION III
Page 1
- A perspective of Westminster Abbey from the High alter to the West end showing the manner of his Majesties crowning ( James II). From The History of the Coronation, Francis Sandford, 1687. Lambeth Palace Library.
Pages 23
- Louis XIV in Royal Costume, by Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1701, (oil on canvas). Louvre, Paris, France/Giraudon/The Bridgeman ArtLibrary.
- King William III, by unknown artist, c.1690, (oil on canvas). TheNational Portrait Gallery, London.
- Mary II as Princess of Orange, attributed to Nicholas Dixon, c.1677. The Royal Collection 2006, Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II.
Pages 45
- Apotheosis of William and Mary, Ceiling of the Painted Hall, by Sir James Thornhill, 18th century. Courtesy of the Greenwich Foundationfor the Old Royal Naval College.
- Queen Ann and William, Duke of Gloucester, studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller BT, c.1694, (oil on canvas). National Portrait Gallery,London.
Pages 67
- John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Sarah, Duchess ofMarlborough, with their children, by Johann Closterman, (oil on canvas). Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK/The Bridgeman ArtLibrary.
- The Duke of Marlborough surveys his troops at the Battle of Oudenardein the Spanish Netherlands, 30th June 1708, tapestry woven by Judocus de Vos. Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK/The BridgemanArt Library.
- View of Blenheim Palace from the column of Victory. Skyscan.
Page 8
- Rear wall painting of the Upper Hall at Greenwich glorifying George I and the House of Hanover, by Sir James Thornhill. Courtesy of the Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College.
S ECTION IV
Page 1
- The pediment of the Temple of Concord and Victory, c.1735, at Stowe Landscape Garden. Courtesy of Stowe School Photographic
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