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Coronations are very public occasions, typically seen as meticulously planned formal ceremonies where everything runs smoothly. But behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey lie extraordinary but true stories of mayhem, confusion, and merriment. This book surveys more than 1,000 years of England?s history to reveal the real character of its kings and queens. Packed with facts about how the service, traditions, and accessories have changed over the years, this is both a compelling read and an accessible and irreverent reference guide to one of the most spectacular ceremonies in England?s heritage.
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David Hilliam is the author of Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards and Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses.
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"Cheerfully anecdotal, though reliable." —Kirkus Reviews on Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards
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- PublisherThe History Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0752451987
- ISBN 13 9780752451985
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages276
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