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The Queen

by Morton, Andrew
Edition statement:First edition. Published by : Grand Central Publishing (New York ) Physical details: xiv, 427 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm ISBN:9781538700433; 1538700433.
Subject(s): Elizabeth -- II, -- Queen of Great Britain, -- 1926-2022. | Since 1952 | Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography. | Presidents & Heads of State. -- Biography. | Royalty. -- Autobiography. | Historical. | Kings and rulers. | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography. | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth II, 1952- | Biographies. | History.
Year: 2022
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-408) and index.

Introduction: Surfing with Her Majesty -- Shirley Temple 2.0 -- Bombs at bedtime -- A walk in the heather -- The barefoot princess -- Crowning glory -- Hearts and coronets -- Secrets, scandals, and spies -- A family affair -- Then along came Diana -- Marriages under the microscope -- One's Annus Horribilis -- Flowers, flags, and fortitude -- Two weddings and two funerals -- Good evening, Mr. Bond -- Epilogue.

"Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era"--

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