Strong, Roy
Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008550066
- author:
- Strong, Roy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 3.2 centimetres (7.6
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Coronation: A History of the British Monarchy
This comprehensive history sets each coronation into its political, social, religious and cultural context. From legitimising usurpers to reconciling Catholic rite with Protestantism, the story is one of constant re-invention as the service has had to respond to all the changes in fortune of the monarchy or the country.
Acclaimed writer Roy Strong explores the musical history of coronations, including works by Henry Purcell, Handel, Edward Elgar and William Walton. He also delves into the celebratory poetry, art and spectacular engravings published at coronations, as well as the more recent role of photographers.
With a particular focus on post-1603 developments, this book tells the story of the British monarchy since the tenth century, and looks forward to the coronation of King Charles III. The result is a richly detailed narrative that sheds new light on the significance of coronations in modern times.
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