Description
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 the entire time she was 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.
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.
About the Author
Jennie Bond's career at the BBC started with Radio News, progressed to producer of current affairs programmes, including Woman's Hour, and then to presenting such programmes as Today. She moved to television in 1988 and is one of the most familiar faces on BBC news. She was appointed the BBC's royal reporter in 1988.
Book Information
ISBN 9781802796322
Author Jennie Bond
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Welbeck
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 1226g
Dimensions(mm) 282mm * 234mm * 24mm
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