David Starkey's Monarchy

British historian Dr David Starkey presents a complete history of the oldest functioning political institution in Europe. From early kings and the Middle Ages to the throne of Henry VIII and English Civil War, Starkey's work travels to historical locations in England, Scotland and France. Stories of intrigue, lust, treachery and hunger for power are a unifying thread through generations of royals. Guiding viewers through nearly ten centuries of royal rule, Starkey presents the power and passion of the English crown.