Stephen Bates
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Stephen Bates was educated at Oxford University, where he took a degree in Modern History. He was a journalist for 36 years, working for the BBC, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail before joining the Guardian where he was subsequently education editor, political correspondent, European Affairs Editor, based in Brussels for five years, and finally the paper's religious affairs and royal correspondent. He reported from more than 40 countries on everything from wars and elections to royal visits, was named British religion writer of the year in 2005 and 2006...
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The Shortest History of the Crown by Stephen Bates
From Alfred's burning of the cakes to the coronation of King Charles III, here is the definitive account of an institution that has shaped the Britain of today.
In this brief but fact-filled book Stephen Bates explores the long, often troubled history of the British monarchy, telling the stories behind the symbols and bringing to life the personalities behind the legends. And as the curtain rises on the reign of King Charles III, he asks what might lie ahead for the world’s best-known royal family.
- 'Brilliantly succinct… a fascinating, fact-packed book' Daily Mail
