Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Charles III Horror_Gift_Guide Keith Haring

Keith Haring

When the mob began firing through the doors and windows of Dinning's home

and highly readable history

Centuries in the future

" -Claribel A

Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Charles III Horror_Gift_Guide Keith HaringAn in depth look at the British monarchy that's "a superb synthesis of historical analysis, politics, and top notch royal gossip" (Kirkus Reviews). Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite England's various kingdoms, forty one kings and queens have sat on Britain's throne. "Shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue's gallery of weak, lazy, or evil