by David Starkey

A richly illustrated companion to the 2012 National Maritime Museum exhibition of the same name. It explores the central role of the River Thames in the history of British monarchy, politics, and ceremony. From Tudor pageants and royal barges to state funerals and jubilees, Starkey traces how the Thames became a stage for royal power and public spectacle. With contributions from leading historians and curators, the book offers a vivid narrative of how the river has shaped—and reflected—the grandeur and transformation of Britain’s monarchy over five centuries.