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Discover the captivating narrative in 'The Diamond Queen,' a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller. This fully revised and updated edition reveals the intricate world of the British monarchy through the eyes of renowned author Andrew Marr. With a fresh chapter added, this 2022 B-format paperback offers an illuminating exploration of Queen Elizabeth II's pivotal role as a constitutional monarch. Marr's meticulous research and narrative flair bring to life the complex political relationships the Queen has navigated with her Prime Ministers and beyond. Analyze her significant influence on the Commonwealth and the profound changes faced by the monarchy in a modern media landscape since her accession in 1952. Dive into the dynamic and evolving nature of the House of Windsor under her reign, from the celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee to the reflections on her legacy leading up to the Platinum Jubilee. This absorbing read not only provides insight into the Royal Family but also critically assesses the institution of monarchy itself. Don't miss your chance to explore this essential piece of contemporary history. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Perfect for history enthusiasts and Royal watchers alike, 'The Diamond Queen' is an indispensable addition to your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035001644
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 480
Description:
Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, fully revised and updated with a new chapter.
'Absorbing . . . particularly acute on the political aspects of constitutional monarchy, but he also writes perceptively about individual members of the Royal Family.' Daily Telegraph
With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, in The Diamond Queen Andrew Marr turns his attention to the monarch, chronicling the Queen’s pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself.
Arranged thematically, rather than chronologically, Marr dissects the Queen’s political relationships, crucially those with her Prime Ministers; he examines her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and her deep commitment to that Commonwealth of nations; he looks at the drastic changes in the media since her accession in 1952 and how the monarchy has had to change and adapt as a result. Under her watchful eye, it has been thoroughly modernized but what does the future hold for the House of Windsor?
This edition, fully revised and updated, features a new introduction and a new chapter that sets out to answer that crucial question. In it, Marr covers the Queen’s reign from the Diamond Jubilee to the run-up to the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, taking in the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles’s plans for the future of the monarchy and examines what Elizabeth II’s lasting legacy might be.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035001644
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 480
Description:
Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller, fully revised and updated with a new chapter.
'Absorbing . . . particularly acute on the political aspects of constitutional monarchy, but he also writes perceptively about individual members of the Royal Family.' Daily Telegraph
With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, in The Diamond Queen Andrew Marr turns his attention to the monarch, chronicling the Queen’s pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself.
Arranged thematically, rather than chronologically, Marr dissects the Queen’s political relationships, crucially those with her Prime Ministers; he examines her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and her deep commitment to that Commonwealth of nations; he looks at the drastic changes in the media since her accession in 1952 and how the monarchy has had to change and adapt as a result. Under her watchful eye, it has been thoroughly modernized but what does the future hold for the House of Windsor?
This edition, fully revised and updated, features a new introduction and a new chapter that sets out to answer that crucial question. In it, Marr covers the Queen’s reign from the Diamond Jubilee to the run-up to the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, taking in the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles’s plans for the future of the monarchy and examines what Elizabeth II’s lasting legacy might be.