Monarchy

From the madness of King George to the equine escapades of Catherine the Great, from the intramural squabbles of Elizabeth and Di to the staggeringly decadent exploits of Charles X: in this gossipy chronicle of regal shenanigans, British journalist Karl Shaw dishes plenty of dirt--and ably demonstrates why royal watching is such a satisfying hobby...

Christopher Storrs presents a fresh new appraisal of the reasons for the survival of Spain and its European and overseas empire under the last Spanish Habsburg, Carlos II (1665-1700). Hitherto it has been largely assumed that in the "Age of Louis XIV" Spain collapsed as a military, naval and imperial power, and only retained its empire because states which had hitherto opposed Spanish hegemony came to Carlos's aid...

Under grey skies, more than one million people gathered for the Thames River Pageant of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee. Huddled under a sea of umbrellas, some had even spent the night there to secure prime seats...

If you're ready, gently rest this royal crown upon your head and take the throne so that your era of rule can begin! This accessory is perfect for kings, princes and all other royal people.

Assert your rule inside and out of the octagon when you wear the Throwdown Monarchy T-Shirt. The front of this soft red tee is filled with designs that hearken back to true monarchy. The Throwdown logo is framed by two sketched eagles, banners, and scrolls for a royal look...

Features:Linen blend double full zip jacket by Monarchy5 Pockets total: 2 Zip hand pockets |1 Zip chest pockets | 2 Inner chest pockets Zip cuffs | Adjustable front tab hem | Epaulets on shouldersDouble full zip closure | Snap down collar"M...

8x12 inch Photographic Print from a high-quality scan of the original.Title: [Charles IX, King of France, full-length portrait, standing, facing left] Creator(s): Basile, de Rouen, d. 1648?, artist Date Created/Published: [between 1850 and 1900(?)] Notes: Photographic print of painting by Basil de Rouen...

Rule over your subjects (or at least your friends) with this bejeweled crown. Has foam padding on the inside to keep it in place.