Keepers of the kingdom : the ancient offices of Britain
Bruce, Alastair1999
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For centuries the exercise of privilege and power in Britain was vested in individuals with resounding titles. Many of these positions still exist, and this book explores the personalities, regalia and significance of 100 keepers of the kingdom.
Main title:
Keepers of the kingdom : the ancient offices of Britain / Alastair Bruce ; photographs by Julian Calder and Mark Cator.
Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1999.
Collation:
224p. : col. ill., col. ports. ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780297824565 (hbk)
Dewey class:
394.40941394.4
Local class:
394.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
335335