Description
'Entertaining... Wilson is affectionate without being reverential.' Daisy Goodwin, The Times
In this original and vibrant examination of the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II, biographer and novelist A.N. Wilson paints a vivid portrait of 'Lilibet' the woman, and of her reign. He also considers the history of the monarchy, drawing a line that stretches from Queen Victoria to the bloody history of Europe in the twentieth century, examining how and why the Royal Family has survived.
In part historical overview, but with a keen eye to the future, Wilson writes with his signature warmth, intelligence and humour, celebrating the life of the Queen and her role as figurehead of Britain and the Commonwealth.
About the Author
A. N. Wilson grew up in Staffordshire and was educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is a prolific and award-winning biographer and celebrated novelist. He lives in North London.
Reviews
Entertaining... Wilson is affectionate without being reverential. -- Daisy Goodwin * The Times *
The clear-eyed biographer sets his sights on our monarch in this unusual examination of life and times of HM The Queen * Britain magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786490704
Author A. N. Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Atlantic Books
Publisher Atlantic Books
Weight(grams) 179g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 13mm