"The Rulers of Britain" — Robert Cowley

Full title: The Rulers of Britain by Robert Cowley. Published in Chicago, Illinois by the Stonehenge Press, Inc. in 1982. 176pp.

A survey of British rulers, organized around major periods and figures in Britain’s royal history.

The book covers the medieval monarchs, the Tudors, royal patronage and collecting, the Hanoverian kings, and the British Empire under Queen Victoria. The contents include chapters titled “The Movable Monarchs,” “The Spectacular Tudors,” “The King as Connoisseur,” “The Four Georges,” and “Empress to the Century.”

The volume includes picture essays and portfolio sections, including material on medieval mementos, Tudor armor, royal galleries, the Prince’s table, the Crown Jewels, and the material culture of empire.

Part of the Treasures of the World Series

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