Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household Free Audiobook Download by Adrian Tinniswood

Behind the Throne is a comprehensive and detailed history of the British Royal Household from its inception to the present day.

The British Royal Household is one of the most famous households in the world. A household that has existed for many centuries. Within this household are histories and traditions that have been passed down within it's walls, as well as an endless list of characters with a history of their own. This audiobook download looks at the daily lives of these characters, as well as the different histories that have led them to be in the household.

This book was a wonderful, easy to listen to read. I found it to be just as informative as some of my other books and I liked how the author divided the book up into sections that were named after different kings or events. The author's style is very conversational which made for an enjoyable read.

The British royal household is one of the oldest vestiges of the British monarchy. At any given moment, there are usually at least three generations in residence- a monarch, their spouse, and all their children and grandchildren. Adrian Tinniswood's Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household is an unparalleled look into this world through its viewpoints as seen by both insiders and outsiders alike.

As in any royal household, the servants were often on the receiving end of royal wrath and punishment. There are numerous stories of punishment meted out by Queen Victoria to her staff, but one particular incident that was recalled by a maid is particularly brutal.

Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household by Adrian Tinniswood is a biography that follows the lives of members of the British Royal Family from Queen Victoria's 1837 coronation to Queen Elizabeth's accession in 1952. This book details how British royalty evolved and also discusses the impact of their lifestyles, especially on their public image.