This overview of the British monarchy, from the accession of the unpopular George I in 1714, through the apparently halcyon Victorian era to the present, argues that the House of Windsor, often beset by sloth and lack of self-restraint, has frequently been saved not by its own actions, but by dedicated servants and spouses; and that the seeds of the collapse of its mystique were sown back in the 1970s, when the Royal Family tried to transform its image and became active figures in the publicity game.
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This overview of the British monarchy, from the accession of the unpopular George I in 1714, through the apparently halcyon Victorian era to the present, argues that the House of Windsor, often beset by sloth and lack of self-restraint, has frequently been saved not by its own actions, but by dedicated servants and spouses; and that the seeds of the collapse of its mystique were sown back in the 1970s, when the Royal Family tried to transform its image and became active figures in the publicity game.
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Good. Used-cover has light scratches, outer edges have minor scuffs, outer pages have dusty marks, book stamp on first page, book content is in very good condition. B-format paperback. 380 p. 16pp b&w photographs.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
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