Elizabeth the Queen

The most intimate biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Elizabeth the Queen by Sally Bedell Smith offers an intimate look into the life of Queen Elizabeth II, exploring her personal and public worlds. This biography delves into her experiences from her early years to her reign's challenges and triumphs, shedding light on her relationships, character, and the monarchy's evolution. Smith paints a vivid portrait of a woman who has influenced Britain and the world for decades.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, offering an intimate glimpse into her personal and professional worlds. The biography provides a detailed account of her experiences with historical events and her indelible influence on the monarchy. If you're interested in a meticulously researched and engaging portrayal of one of the world’s most iconic figures, this memoir may captivate you.

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Elizabeth the Queen

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The compelling biography of Queen Elizabeth II from the bestselling author, Sally Bedell Smith.

Elizabeth the Queen is the definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II, providing the first all-round, up-close picture of one of the most fascinating, enigmatic, and admired women in the world.

With exclusive access to the Queen's personal letters, close friends, and associates, this intimate biography is a treasure trove of fresh insights into her public persona and private life. It also explores her close relationships with her family, her children, and Prince Philip.

This book will transport you back to a moment nine decades ago when a young Princess Elizabeth first discovered her destiny. Here we see how, over the years, she has navigated through the political challenges and personal sacrifices ahead of her, putting the Crown, the Country, and her unswerving sense of duty first.

There is so much more to our Queen than what is reported, but in these pages, we finally get to meet the leader, strategist, and diplomat; the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmotherβ€”Elizabeth the Queen.

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Sally Bedell Smith's biography provides an intimate look into the life of Queen Elizabeth, blending detailed research with engaging storytelling. Critics admire it for its extensive research and intriguing insights, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in the British monarchy. The book comes highly recommended for its fluency and contribution to royal literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405932165

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 720

About the Author

Sally Bedell Smith is the author of the bestselling biographies of Diana, Princess of Wales, John and Jacqueline Kennedy, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Pamela Churchill Harriman and Bill Paley. A contributing editor at Vanity Fairsince 1996, she previously worked at Time and The New York Times, where she was a cultural news reporter. Sally is the mother of three children and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Stephen.

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