Unsteady Crowns : Why the World's Monarchies Are Struggling for Survival by ...

Name: Unsteady Crowns : Why the World's Monarchies Are Struggling for Survival by ...
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War and austerity, unrest and revolution: the institution of monarchy has remained stalwart through every challenge levelled at it, but just what is its role and how secure is its future in our modern society?\nAt the beginning of the twentieth century, monarchy was by far the most common form of government: emperors sat on the thrones of Germany, Austria\u2013Hungary, Persia, Japan, China, Russia and the Ottoman Empire, while there were kings of Bulgaria, Serbia, Italy, Romania, Greece, Korea and Cambodia. After he lost his throne in 1952, King Farouk of Egypt predicted that by the end of the century there would be only five kings: the kings of hearts, aces, clubs and spades, and the King of England. That prediction has not come true, for there remain monarchs across the globe. The number of\n\nUnsteady Crowns\nWhy the World\u2019s Monarchies are Struggling for Survival\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked;