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Author: Robert Rhodes James
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 384
The survival of the British monarchy is a phenomenon of modern world history. Conventional wisdom holds that this success is due in large part to the royal family’s subservience to parliament, particularly since 1688, but the reality is very different. Exploring the political role of the British monarchy from George III to George VI, and with particular emphasis on the political insight of the latter, Robert Rhodes James shows just how close was the relationship between the King and Winston Churchill during the darkest days of the Second World War, and the extent to which this underrated monarch helped steer Britain towards victory. A wide-ranging, entertaining and informative survey, this book throws new light on issues of constitution, duty and influence, and represents a pioneering examination of the way Britain has been run.
