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My Queen and I
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Paperjacks - General Publishing Co. Limited, Don Mills, 1975
ISBN 10: 077377095X
ISBN 13: 9780773770959
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Seller: Past Pages, Oshawa, ON, Canada
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. John Kent (illustrator). First Thus 1st Printing. Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Moderate Sticker Pull to Front Cover; Spine Slightly Cocked; Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. CONTENTS: Acknowledgements; An Open Letter to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; Introduction 1. How the Monarchy Survives 2. The Price of Monarchy 3. The crown Estate, the Duchies and Other Matters 4. The British Labour Party and the Crown 5. The Monarchy and the Class Structure 6. Honours and Patronage Galore 7. Canute and the Commonwealth 8. Family Portraits 9. The Future of the Monarchy; Appendices; A. The Palace and the Media B. Taxation of Members of the Royal Family C. Accounts of the Revenues of the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall D. 1913 Opinion on the Duchy of Cornwall E. Honours (Peerages, Baronetcies, Knighthoods and D.B.E.s) to Conservative and Labour M.P.s, 1952-73 F. A Record of Correspondence G. A Motion Overwhelmingly Carried; Index. SYNOPSIS: What is the role of the monarchy in Britain today? Is the Queen really a non-political figure? How much does the Crown exist in the interests of ordinary people, and are they receiving value for money? All these and many other pertinent and impertinent questions are discussed in Mr Hamilton's penetrating and enlightening analysis of an institution about which he holds strong and well-known views. He is concerned to strip away the myth, sentiment and secrecy which surround the monarchy, and argues that if we must have one it should at least exist on an open and honest basis. Openness and honesty certainly characterize Mr Hamilton's approach to his sensitive subject. The facts and figures upon which he bases his conclusions are clearly laid out in the appendices to this abrasive, entertaining book. They form a wealth of fascinating material which will surprise those who may previously have regarded his arguments as a wayward polemic. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 001383