Monarchy From the Middle Ages to Modernity

David Starkey gives a brief run down of all the rulers of England starting with King Henry VII and finishing with Queen Victoria. He concentrates more on the political manouvering that went on before each King, Queen and Lord Protector was in a position to rule. having a parent who was ruler was no guarantee that you would be next in line - marriages and religion also played an important part.

David Starkey is an eminent historian, and there is a BBC documentary that brings this book to the small screen. Although there are lots of facts to get through - do not think for one minute you are going to get bored reading the book. Far from it, Starkey makes it easy to understand and does not resort to footnotes or end notes - I hate shuffling off to the back of books for further information.

if you are interested in British history - read this book. ( )