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The Queen: Her Life

Book by Andrew Morton

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Publisher : Grand Central Publishing (November 15, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 448 pages ISBN-10 : 1538700433 ISBN-13 : 978-1538700433 Item Weight : 1.49 pounds Dimensions : 6.35 x 1.75 x 9.45 inches Best Sellers Rank: #688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Historical British Biographies #4 in Royalty Biographies #5 in Presidents & Heads of State Biographies , #1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides the definitive, most comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign.  Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor’s personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne—embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and queen. Ascending to the throne at only 25, this self-effacing monarch navigated endless setbacks, family conflict, and occasional triumphs throughout her 70 years as the Queen of England. As her mettle was tested, she endeavored to keep the monarchy relevant culturally, socially, and politically, often in the face of resistance from inside the institution itself. And yet the greatest challenges she faced were often inside her own family, forever under intense scrutiny; from rumors about her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital breakdown, Princess Diana’s tragic death, to the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Now in The Queen , renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era. Read more

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This book was a truly engaging look into the Queen’s life, both before and during her 70-year reign. Morton is a fantastic storyteller, and The Queen: Her Life reads as a believable peek at the woman behind the coronation robes. Morton tells both the story of the Elizabeth the world sees, a young woman carrying out her solemn duty on the world stage, and the story of the private Elizabeth, who delights in her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her horses, and dogs and has a fantastic sense of humor. Highly recommend this book.

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