Poems and Ballads of a Fading Crown

In this evocative collection of poetry, history's echoes resound through verse, warning of the perils of forgotten lessons and the fate of empires that grow complacent. From the rolling tides of Albion to the distant frontier of Mars, these poems explore sovereignty, sacrifice, and the unseen forces shaping our world.

At its heart, this collection is a lament for a fading world order. The once-mighty spirit of empire wanes under the weight of fractured leadership, vanishing crowns, and the silent erosion of liberty. The Spirit of Albion, The Vanishing Crown, and The Muzzled Lion speak to the loss of national identity and the slow march of decline.

History's cycles are laid bare in The Barbarians at the Gate and The Empire's Warning, where past and present converge, reminding us that civilizations fall not with a single blow, but with a series of quiet surrenders. Economic folly, unchecked migration, and political gamesmanship form the foundation of The Tariff's Toll, The Price of Their Games, and The Ballad of Two Laws, where justice is not blind but led by a craven hand.

Contains 60 original poems and ballads by John Shenton.

ISBN: 9798227876638