David Starkey’s Monarchy – Series 3
provides an in-depth examination of the English Monarchy and its
relationship with the people, laws and land throughout history.
Presented by the eminent historian, Dr. David Starkey, this third
series DVD is a continuation of his epic journey through the history
of the oldest surviving political institution in Europe.
In this series, Starkey explores the
period dating from 1660 through to the early 20th century. He
discusses the role of the Monarchy in the newly emerging government.
This new constitutional monarchy would eventually allow the
inhabitants of the British Isles an unrivalled degree of political
liberty and stability.
The series begins with the restoration
of the English monarchy after Charles II's return from exile.
Starkey explores the ever changing relationship between the monarchy
and the emerging Modern State into the 20th Century.