Elizabeth the Queen
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Elizabeth the Queen
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Elizabeth the Queen
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 grandmotherβElizabeth 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.
Book Details
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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