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Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781529063417
Publisher: Macmillan
Overview:
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II is Robert Hardman's definitive, richly researched biography of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Drawing on unseen royal papers, fresh interviews with world leaders, aides and family, this commemorative hardback traces Elizabeth II's extraordinary seventy-year reign from her unexpected accession in 1952 through to her Platinum Jubilee and passing in 2022. It is a compelling, authoritative portrait for royal watchers, history lovers and anyone seeking to understand the woman behind the crown.
About the Book:
Robert Hardman charts Elizabeth II's life as a study in duty, diplomacy and quiet resilience. Third in line to the throne at birth, she was never destined to be queen, yet from her coronation as a young mother of two she became a steadying presence through more than seven decades of change. This commemorative edition, updated with an epilogue on the Platinum Jubilee, her death and state funeral, draws on privileged access to royal papers and candid conversations with former prime ministers, diplomats, courtiers and family to reveal how decisions were made behind palace doors. Hardman moves between the grandeur of coronations and state visits and the private rhythms of a working monarchy, offering intimate glimpses of a woman by turns shy, steely, warm and inscrutable. The narrative covers constitutional crises, threats to her life, the reshaping of the Commonwealth, fifteen prime ministers, and family dramas played out under media scrutiny, including the Sussexes' departure from royal life. Spanning abdication, war, romance and tragedy, it is history brought vividly to life, culminating in a portrait of a leader whose steadfast service defined an era and whose legacy endures.
Key Benefits:
- The definitive, deeply researched biography of Queen Elizabeth II by a leading royal historian.
- Commemorative edition with a new epilogue covering the Platinum Jubilee, death and funeral.
- Built on unseen royal papers and exclusive interviews with world leaders and courtiers.
- A Sunday Times Book of the Year.
- Durable hardback edition, ideal for gifting, libraries and collectors.
- Essential reading for royal history, biography and modern British history fans.
About the Author:
Robert Hardman is one of Britain's most acclaimed royal biographers and broadcasters, with over twenty-five years reporting on royal life for the Daily Mail and other outlets. He is the author of Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work, Our Queen, Queen of the World and The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy. Hardman has interviewed senior royals, prime ministers and world leaders, and has written and presented BBC and ITV documentaries on the monarchy, bringing rare access and rigorous research to every project he undertakes.
Why You'll Love This Book:
Authoritative yet intimate, Queen of Our Times combines meticulous scholarship with vivid storytelling, offering a nuanced human portrait of a monarch whose calm leadership shaped modern Britain. It's an essential shelf addition for history lovers and royal enthusiasts alike.
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