Elizabeth

Name: Elizabeth
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SKU: 9781802796322
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A Celebration in Photographs of the Queen's Life and Reign

By Jennie Bond

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Elizabeth by Jennie Bond is a captivating biography that explores the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Reflecting on her personal and public life, the book delves into her experiences, challenges, and milestones as one of the longest-serving monarchs in history. Jennie Bond offers an insightful look into the queen's influence and legacy with a focus on her unique position in modern history.
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You might enjoy this fascinating journey through Elizabeth's monumental reign if you are captivated by royal history and enriched biographies. This book may appeal to you if you're curious about the personal and political life of a queen who influenced decades of British culture and history.

Elizabeth

Fully revised and updated edition, including pictures and commentary on the Platinum Jubilee and on her death and funeral, this is a fully illustrated look at the life and reign of Elizabeth II.

This fully revised and updated edition, including pictures and commentary on the Platinum Jubilee and on her death and funeral, is an original and informative book – packed full of stunning photographs of Elizabeth's life and reign as Queen.

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Fully revised and updated.

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in British history, with a reign even longer than Queen Victoria. Her extraordinary life is expertly portrayed by Jennie Bond, former BBC royal correspondent, in this magnificent visually led biography.

On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya.

Elizabeth: A Celebration in Photographs, looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 250 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny during her entire time on the throne, this book presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the seventy years she held the throne.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802796322

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 265 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1226g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Jennie Bond joined the BBC in 1977 following five years as a newspaper reporter. She became a television reporter in 1988 and Royal Correspondent in 1989. As well as presenting the Six O'Clock News and other bulletins, she also presented the Today programme on Radio 4 for three years. She has gone on to present various programmes for the BBC, including Cash in the Attic and The Great British Menu. She gives talks about her work worldwide and on the ocean liner QE2 and is a special contributor to Hello! magazine. She lives in London and Devon.