The Royal House of Greece (including 100 B&W photos)

`My Strength is the Love of My People - the motto of Prince William of Denmark who in 1863 was voted sovereign ruler of the Hellenes at the age of only seventeen, founding a dynasty that was to reign for the next 110 years. Taking the solemn oath as King George I he was faced with the enormous task of establishing a solid democracy for his adopted nation. A far-sighted monarch, brother-in-law of Edward VII of Great Britain, he set the standards for future generations of the royal house.The Royal House of Greece is a full and informative historical account of the Greek monarchy from its foundation by popular plebiscite in the nineteenth century to the depositon of King Constantine II in 1973. This is an extraordinary story of tragedy and drama during a complex period of political history, set against the wider context of the royal families of Europe who were bound by strong dynastic ties forged through marriage. A celebration of six generations of a courageous monarchy, this book gives a fascinating insight into the private lives, aspirations, public duties and extensive responsibilities of the Greek royal family as head of the Greek nation.With 100 black-and-white illustrations