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Crown, orb and sceptre : the true stories of English coronations / David Hilliam.
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hilliam, David.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Coronations--Great Britain--History.
- Coronations.
- History.
- Great Britain--Kings and rulers.
- Great Britain.
- Kings and rulers.
- Penn Provenance:
- Wakeman, Rollin (donor)
- Physical Description:
- vii, 246 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Other Title:
- Crown, orb & sceptre
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud : Sutton, 2001.
- Summary:
- 1000 years of royal history and 38 coronations, from King Edgar to the present Queen, Elizabeth II. Packed with facts about how the service, traditions, and accessories have changed over the years, it provides both a compelling read and an irreverent guide to one of the most spectacular ceremonies in England's heritage.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0750925388
- OCLC:
- 46846933
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