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The Queen: Elizabeth II and the Monarchy
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The Queen: Elizabeth II and the Monarchy
Ben Pimlott
An updated edition of Ben Pimlott’s classic biography of the Queen: ‘There is no better biography of Elizabeth II.’ PETER HENNESSY, Independent on SundayThe royal family have been through a tumultuous decade, but with the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton, Prince Philip’s 90th birthday and the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations, there is renewed interest and appreciation of our monarchy. The Queen is an in-depth look at the woman at the centre of it all and is the only biography to take Elizabeth II seriously as the subject of historical biography, or to examine the influences that formed her and the ideas she represents.Ben Pimlott (described by Andrew Marr in the Independent as ‘the best writer of political biography now writing’) treats the Head of State to the rigorous and objective scrutiny he applied to major political personalities, using a wide range of sources, including interviews, diaries and letters, and papers in the Royal Archives.The Queen looks at the social, political and psychological aspects of his subject in detail, as well as at the changing role of Monarchy in the British Constitution. In the process, the book displays all the author’s formidable analytic and narrative skills, and provides a gripping yet sensitive account of one of the most publicised – yet least known – figures of our time. It is vital reading for all those who care about public life in Britain – past, present and to come.Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.
THE QUEEN
Elizabeth II
and the Monarchy
Diamond Jubilee Edition
BEN PIMLOTT
Dedication
To my family
Contents
Cover (#u2dcc11bf-33c5-50c1-8e8d-908671271581)
Title Page (#udbb63f7a-1548-56e6-b69c-d178a0ac561b)
Dedication
LIST OF PLATES
CARTOONS
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926
FOREWORD - TO THE DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION
FOREWORD - TO THE GOLDEN JUBILEE EDITION
PREFACE
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
AFTERWORD - JEAN SEATON
NOTES
SOURCES AND SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ben Pimlott
An updated edition of Ben Pimlott’s classic biography of the Queen: ‘There is no better biography of Elizabeth II.’ PETER HENNESSY, Independent on SundayThe royal family have been through a tumultuous decade, but with the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton, Prince Philip’s 90th birthday and the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations, there is renewed interest and appreciation of our monarchy. The Queen is an in-depth look at the woman at the centre of it all and is the only biography to take Elizabeth II seriously as the subject of historical biography, or to examine the influences that formed her and the ideas she represents.Ben Pimlott (described by Andrew Marr in the Independent as ‘the best writer of political biography now writing’) treats the Head of State to the rigorous and objective scrutiny he applied to major political personalities, using a wide range of sources, including interviews, diaries and letters, and papers in the Royal Archives.The Queen looks at the social, political and psychological aspects of his subject in detail, as well as at the changing role of Monarchy in the British Constitution. In the process, the book displays all the author’s formidable analytic and narrative skills, and provides a gripping yet sensitive account of one of the most publicised – yet least known – figures of our time. It is vital reading for all those who care about public life in Britain – past, present and to come.Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.
THE QUEEN
Elizabeth II
and the Monarchy
Diamond Jubilee Edition
BEN PIMLOTT
Dedication
To my family
Contents
Cover (#u2dcc11bf-33c5-50c1-8e8d-908671271581)
Title Page (#udbb63f7a-1548-56e6-b69c-d178a0ac561b)
Dedication
LIST OF PLATES
CARTOONS
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926
FOREWORD - TO THE DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION
FOREWORD - TO THE GOLDEN JUBILEE EDITION
PREFACE
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
AFTERWORD - JEAN SEATON
NOTES
SOURCES AND SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY