'For the first time the bewildering complications of the ruling families of Europe are presented in palatable and easily understood form. Particular praise is due to Mark Bence-Jones who wrote the histories and to Hugo Vickers who compiled the biographies' – E.H. Bainbridge - The Tatler September 1977 'Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd's … splendid team comprising among others, Mark Bence-Jones, Hugo Vickers and David Williamson has with this book given us Burke's best effort yet.' – Coat of Arms Summer 1977 Burke's Royal Families of the World - Volume 1 (Europe) (1977) Hardback edition (UK) 1977