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David Starkey's Monarchy - Series 2 provides an in-depth examination of the Monarchy and its relationship with the English people, Parliament, laws and land throughout history. Presented by the eminent historian, Dr. David Starkey, this second series DVD is a continuation of his epic journey through the history of the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. The Monarchy series is, however, more than just the biographies of the kings and queens of England, as Starkey uses his unique and engaging gift as a communicator to bring to life the very powerful individuals of the Royal Family.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The history of the Tudor monarchs has to be my favourite period of English history and I managed to miss this David Starkey series when it was first shown on Channel 4 in the UK. I couldn't wait to buy it on DVD.
Well, I wasn't disappointed, it was extremely detailed and Mr Starkey is very well educated on the subject. I watched the whole series in one sitting and to be quite honest its fuelled my desire to read even more about the Tudor dynasty.
The series begins with the Wars of the Roses and the death of Richard III and the beginning of the House of Tudor with King Henry VII then follows the legendary King Henry VIII and his six wives, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I, Elizabeth I. (House of Stuart) James I, Charles I, The English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell and then the Restoration and Charles II.
A fantastic period of English history that Mr Starkey brings to life on screen. Definitely recommended. I only wish we would have had access to documentarys like this when I was at school!
Well, I wasn't disappointed, it was extremely detailed and Mr Starkey is very well educated on the subject. I watched the whole series in one sitting and to be quite honest its fuelled my desire to read even more about the Tudor dynasty.
The series begins with the Wars of the Roses and the death of Richard III and the beginning of the House of Tudor with King Henry VII then follows the legendary King Henry VIII and his six wives, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I, Elizabeth I. (House of Stuart) James I, Charles I, The English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell and then the Restoration and Charles II.
A fantastic period of English history that Mr Starkey brings to life on screen. Definitely recommended. I only wish we would have had access to documentarys like this when I was at school!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Just want everyone to know that this dvd has english subtitles. I do not understand why Amazon doesn't inform this.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This second season of Monarchy by the historian David Starkey continues to detail the history of the kings and queens of England with the majority of this season detailing the Tudor dynasty but also dealing with those monarchs who came immediately before and after them. The series is very well put together and David Starkey is a great presenter, both interesting and informative. If the series has a flaw, it is that it tries to cover so much that it inevitably leaves the odd thing out here and there but when this does happen it is usually only things that most people would know already so does not distract from an otherwise brilliant program.
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David Starkey's Monarchy Series 2
Dr David Starkey's second series on the history of the English Monarchy continues with the Wars of the Roses, through the rules of the Tudors and The Stuarts ending with the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andrew Whitby
Starkey supreme
The second series by Channel 4 detailing the history of England's monarchy covers the Tudor period through to Cromwell. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Rebecca
Well presented but heavily biased in places.
Let me preface this by saying that I do like David Starkey and I find his programmes informative and entertaining. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by Barbie Bino
monarchy 3
as good as Monarchy 1 & 2; the "strorytelling" is superb, and you understand a lot of things which didn't make sense.
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by elfix
If only History was taught as well at school
The DVD quality is excellent, providing a very clean clear image just looking at the pictures made me want to go and see those rooms for myself. Read more
Published on 29 May 2007 by David A. Clarke
Robust history at its best
David Starkey's views may not appeal to everyone, but he is certainly entertaining. ALL historians have a bias of some sort - Antonia Fraser comes to mind - and Simon Schama is... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2006 by Ms. K. Johnston
'Whig history' at its best
Excellent entertainment, shame about the blurring of the facts and the constant pushing of his OWN VIEWS - focus on French absolutism, 'moderate' i.e. undecided Anglicanism. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2006 by P. Kirkwood
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