On Royalty (平装)

分類: 图书,进口原版书,History(历史),Historical Study,Social History,
品牌: Jeremy Paxman
基本信息出版社:Penguin (2007年9月6日)平装:384页正文语种:英语ISBN:0141012226条形码:9780141012223产品尺寸及重量:19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm ; 259 gASIN:0141012226
商品描述内容简介What is the point of Kings and Queens What do they do all day? And what does it mean to be one of them? Jeremy Paxman is used to making politicians explain themselves - but royalty has always been off limits. Until now. In "On Royalty" he delves deep into the past and takes a long hard look at our present incumbents to find out just what makes them tick. Along the way he discovers some fascinating and little-known details. Such as: how Albania came to advertise in England for a king; which English queen gave birth in front of 67 people; how easy it is to beat up future kings of England; and, how meeting the Queen is a bit scary - whoever you are...No other book will tell you quite as much about our kings, queens, princes and princesses: who they are and what they're for.媒体推荐Paxman's book is everyhing that royalty is not allowed to be - witty, stylish, intelligent, pugnacious and political. The Times On Royalty is an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote. Evening Standard Action-packed and entertaining. -- The Sunday Telegraph