The David Starkey Collection Box Set
DVD released Monday 16th November 2009 on 4DVD

The David Starkey Collection is a dramatic eight disc edition box set, charting the history of our country and a one stop look at the entire series of Monarchy, The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth. The David Starkey Collection Box Set is available to own on DVD on Monday 16th November courtesy of 4DVD.

David Starkey is one of the UK’s most outstanding academics and a leading constitutional and monarchy expert. The eminent historian provides an in-depth examination of Europe's oldest surviving political institution and its relationship with the English people, Parliament, laws and land throughout history. It is, however, more than just the biographies of the royals of England – the knowledgeable presenter uses his unique and engaging gift as a communicator to bring the colourful characters of these powerful individuals to life.

Over eight discs explore the political and ideological history of the English monarchy, from its rich heritage, the victorious battles and dramatic defeats.

The David Starkey Box Set features the following series:
• David Starkey’s Monarchy: The Complete First Series
• David Starkey’s Monarchy: The Complete Second Series
• David Starkey’s Monarchy The Complete Third Series
• The Six Wives of Henry VIII
• Elizabeth

David Starkey’s Monarchy was the first series in the Monarchy trilogy, investigating the impact of the monarchy, in terms of expression of the individual, the Mother of Parliaments, the Magna Carta, the laws and the land of England.

In David Starkey’s Monarchy: The Complete Second Series, the leading historian continues to look back at some of the most turbulent times focusing on the struggle for power, lust, treason and murder. Episodes in this series include The Crown Imperial, King and Emperor, The Shadow of the King, The Stuart Succession and Cromwell The King Killer.

The third part in the trilogy, David Starkey’s Monarchy: The Complete Third Series, is a captivating look into the complicated and turbulent history of England’s royal families.

The next instalment is the The Six Wives of Henry VIII, focusing on the stories of the women who dominated the King's life and their intimate secrets. In this DVD, David Starkey reveals them to be vibrant, powerful individuals who showed great dignity when faced with exile from the King’s favour, or even the executioner’s axe.

The final chapter in this historical journey is Elizabeth, which chronicles the extraordinary life story of one of England’s greatest Queen’s, Elizabeth I, who reigned England for forty years. From a childhood filled with death threats to a father who eventually had her mother killed, Queen Elizabeth I survived to make England a power to be reckoned with, and even took on the might of the Spanish Armada.

The David Starkey Collection Box Set is available to own on DVD on Monday 16th November 2009 courtesy of 4DVD.

The David Starkey: The Complete Collection Box Set details:
Release date: Monday 16th November 2009
RRP: £39.99
Running time: 1007 mins approx
Format: 8 discs
Cert: Exempt
Cat No: C4DVD10316