“Compare the scale and magnifcence of Versailles with St James's - the brick-built hovel in which the 18th-century kings of England lived. What was then the most powerful monarchy in the world housed its sovereigns in a converted leper hospital, yet, at the same time, parliament provided the magnificent palaces of Chelsea and Greenwich as hospitals for retired soldiers and sailors.”
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David Starkey
David Starkey is a prominent British historian, recognized for his expertise in Tudor history. He has authored numerous books and has made significant contributions to television and radio programs. more
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