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Title: On Royalty
Author: Jeremy Paxman
Plot Outline: "On Royalty: A Very Polite Inquiry into Some Strangely Related Families" by Jeremy Paxman examines how the British Monarchy continues to captivate the public imagination. Paxman delves into the past and present of the royal family, scrutinizing their role in an age where divine right no longer holds sway and elected leaders govern. The book explores the lives of monarchs, revealing both mundane and surprising details, and ultimately argues for the monarchy's continued relevance to Britain's stability.
Awards and Reviews: While the search results do not indicate any major awards won by "On Royalty," it received several notable reviews. *The Times* described the book as "everything that royalty is not allowed to be - witty, stylish, intelligent, pugnacious and political". The *Evening Standard* called it "an absorbing, well-researched book, part serious enquiry, part rollicking anecdote". *Kirkus Reviews* also referred to it as "A witty, edifying treatise".
Genre: History, Nonfiction, Royalty, Politics.
Book Type: Soft Back
Year First Published: 2006
Retail Price: R360 (Not currently available in SA)
