Coronation Commentary - Introduction - The Last Hundred Years - Republic v. Monarchy - What The King Is - What The King Does - All The Other Edwards - Edward VIII - Abdication - Coronation

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This document, "Coronation Commentary," by Geoffrey Dennis, explores the historical and political context surrounding English monarchies, focusing on the reign of Edward VIII. The book, first published in April 1937 with a reprint in the same month, is divided into several chapters that delve into significant periods and figures. The introduction sets the stage, followed by an examination of "The Last Hundred Years," analyzing the dynamic between "Republic v. Monarchy." Subsequent sections explore "What The King Is" and "What The King Does," articulating the role and actions of the monarch. The commentary extends to "All The Other Edwards," comparing and contrasting previous reigns, and then specifically addresses "Edward VIII." The narrative culminates with the pivotal events of "Abdication" and the "Coronation." A publisher's note clarifies that the book, up to the chapter on Edward VIII, was written during his reign and intentionally left unchanged to preserve its original spirit and what is described as its curious prescience regarding subsequent events. The latter part of the book was written after the December happenings, in light of those events.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages352

Reading Time9 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

INTRODUCTION

THE LAST HUNDRED YEARS

REPUBLIC v.MONARCHY

WHAT THE KING Is

WHAT THE KING DoES

ALL THE OTHER EDWARDSI

EDWARD VIII

ABDICATION

CoRONATION

FAQs

What is the main subject of "Coronation Commentary"?

"Coronation Commentary" by Geoffrey Dennis examines the historical and political contexts surrounding English monarchies, with a particular focus on the reign of Edward VIII.

When was "Coronation Commentary" published and how was it handled regarding subsequent events?

The book was first published in April 1937. The publisher, with the author's agreement, decided to leave the text as originally written, even for sections covering events during Edward VIII's reign, to preserve its spirit and perceived prescience.

What major topics are covered in the "Coronation Commentary"?

The commentary covers "The Last Hundred Years," the conflict between "Republic v. Monarchy," the monarch's role and actions ("What The King Is" and "What The King Does"), other King Edwards, Edward VIII specifically, and culminates with the "Abdication" and "Coronation."

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