MillennialTruths: The Crown and the Cracks - 100 Ways to Rebuild a Country Without Going Mad

A Thousand Years, Ten Lessons, and One Hopeful CountryWhat do a medieval monk-king, a poetry-writing queen, and a burned-out millennial in a damp London flat have in common?Quite a lot, actually.In this bold and timely book, Alexander Paul Burton-musician, composer, and unapologetic library romantic-pairs ten of Britain's most iconic monarchs with ten of the UK's most urgent social challenges. From housing to loneliness, identity to burnout, MillennialTruths: The Crown and the Cracks is a witty, deeply personal journey through a thousand years of British history, told with philosophical warmth and a modern eye.But this isn't just a royal romp. It's a blueprint. A call to action. A hopeful reminder that decline is not destiny.Each chapter unpacks a major theme-trust, work, culture, community-through the lens of a different king or queen. From Alfred the Great's reflections on wisdom to Queen Victoria's quiet philosophy of presence, Burton uses real historical texts and modern social insight to shine a light on where we went wrong-and how we can put things right.Alongside these reflections, you'll find:Ten powerful lessons for a more inclusive, resilient Britain100 practical action points to restore hope, humanity, and hilarityThoughtful humour, poetic asides, and the occasional IKEA jokeA heartfelt perspective from a millennial who left Britain-but never left it behindThis is not a political book. It's a human one.It's for anyone who misses the soul of the UK.Anyone who's sick of slogans but still believes in people.And anyone who suspects the cracks in the kingdom might just be where the light gets in.Perfect for fans of:Jonathan Freedland, Mary Beard, Dolly Alderton, George the Poet, Grayson Perry, Alain de Botton, and anyone who still remembers what a community centre looks like.