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David starkey is a historian for the british constitution with two videos in the cspan video library. Elizabeth by david starkey overdrive rakuten overdrive. Starting with elizabeth s own speeches and writings, starkey lays novel emphasis on two things. He is best known for writing and presenting the groundbreaking and hugely popular series elizabeth and the six wives of henry viii. The thrilling launch of david starkeys new mammoth venture monarchy.
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