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Author: Hames, Tim

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Published on 24 July 2025 by The History Press.

Hardback
224 x 147 x 28 | 406g

The British monarchy fascinates us, but why wouldnt it? The list of kings and queens that we have been subjected to features a dazzling cast of characters, and we routinely debate over who deserves the title of greatest monarch in our long history. From William the Conqueror to Henry V, Elizabeth I, Victoria and latterly Elizabeth II their lives tell the story of our nation. But what makes for a truly successful reign?

Measuring Monarchy provides a completely original outlook as to how to analyze British kings and queens and throws a revisionist Molotov Cocktail into our historical thinking. It puts forward, explains and make the case for five comparative metrics for all UK monarchs: their professional standing, their popular standing with the public, their impact on publ