Monarchy revelas the inner working of this type of government setting it in the context of history & relating it to today's current affairs Readers will learn how a monarchy functions internally & within the wider world community They will also encounter some of the dilemmas contradictions & compromises that seem to be an essential part of even the most idealistic politcal systems Part of the Systems of Government series these books feature fact boxes timelines & carefully chosen images that complement informative text that is packed with case studies & first-hand accounts Voting Booth panels invite readers to consider thorny issues both historical & current & to form their own opinions Perfect for readers aged 12 & up