The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II

by Ben Pimlott

2022-09-09 20:08:57

There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears--and perhaps not even then. -- The Independent One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II i... Read more

There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears--and perhaps not even then.
-- The Independent One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance.
-- The New York Times Book Review

The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony.
-- Sunday Telegraph

Written by Ben Pimlott, considered Britain's most respected political biographer, The Queen brings us the most authentic life yet of the reigning monarch. For the first time, Buckingham Place opened its doors and those closest to the queen provided compelling new information into Elizabeth's life and reign. New sources include the unpublished diaries of Jock Colville, public secretary to both Churchill and Elizabeth, as well as interviews with Princess Margaret, Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Runcie, and longtime private secretary Lord Charteris.

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Book Details

Print pages672
PublisherWiley
Publication date September 4, 1998
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780471283300
Author
Benjamin John Pimlott FBA (4 July 1945 – 10 April 2004), known as Ben Pimlott, was a British historian of the post-war period in Britain. He made a substantial contribution to the literary genre of...

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