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Article: A right royal power struggle; critics choice.(Book Review)
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- July 8, 2005
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Byline: TOM KYLE
Critic's choice AFTER ELIZABETH: HOW JAMES, KING OF SCOTS, WON THE CROWN OF ENGLAND IN 1603 by Leanda de Lisle (HarperCollins, [pounds sterling]20) DESPITE the best hopes and the worst fears of republican optimists and doom- monger monarchists, the transition of royal power following the death of Elizabeth II will be quick, smooth and certain.
Four centuries ago, at the passing of the first Elizabeth, the situation could scarcely have been more different. The principal reason was that she had died a childless spinster with no named successor.
But, while there may not have been an heir to the throne, there was no shortage of ...