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Elizabeth, a celebration in photographs of Elizabeth II's life & reign, Jennie Bond

eng

individual biography

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Elizabeth

1346937244

Jennie Bond

a celebration in photographs of Elizabeth II's life & reign

"Fully revised and updated edition, including pictures and commentary on the Platinum Jubilee and on her death and funeral, this is a fully illustrated look at the life and reign of Elizabeth II. 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"--Publisher's description

Family tree -- Introduction: Princess Elizabeth -- The new Queen -- The first decade 1952-1961 -- The second decade 1962-1971 -- The third decade 1972-1981 -- The fourth decade 1982-1991 -- The fifth decade 1992-2002 -- The sixth decade and beyond 2002-2020 -- The end of an era 2020-2022 -- Chronology