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Author Boyce, P. J. (Peter John), 1935-

Title The Queen's other realms : the Crown and its legacy in Australia, Canada and New Zealand / Peter Boyce
Published Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2008

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Description x, 290 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents 1 Monarchy's survival in the old Commonwealth -- 2 A family of crowns -- 3 More than an ornament? Vice-regal powers and influence -- 4 The Crown at Rideau Hall -- 5 Monarchy in the provinces -- 6 The Crown at Yarralumla -- 7 Six state monarchies -- 8 The kiwi Crown -- 9 Failed and successful governorship -- 10 Republicanism -- 11 Choices: republic or reform
Summary This book traces the process of adapting the monarchical framework of government from the mid-twentieth century onwards in Australia, Canada and New Zealand
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliography (pages 273-282) and index
Subject Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
Australia. Governor-General.
Canada. Governor General.
New Zealand. Governor-General.
Monarchy.
Republicanism.
Governors general -- Australia -- Powers and duties.
Governors general -- New Zealand -- Powers and duties.
Governors general -- Canada -- Powers and duties.
SUBJECT Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
Canada -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85019334
New Zealand -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85091511
ISBN 9781862877009 (hbk.)
Other Titles Crown and its legacy in Australia, Canada and New Zealand