The Royal Families of EuropeConstable, 2000 - 306 pages Monarchy, Europe's oldest system of government, continues to attract the world's attention. Ex-kings such as Constantine II of Greece, Michael II of Romania and Simeon of Bulgaria retain their titles and followers still hope for their restoration. Of the 15 members of the European Union 7 are monarchies. Of these, the Spanish king saved that country's democracy from military coup in the 1980s; the Belgian monarchy is a vital factor in the survival of that fractured nation; the Dutch royal house is immensely popular. |
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Illustrations | ix |
THE PRETENDERS | 11 |
QUESTIONS OF LEGITIMACY FROM | 35 |
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