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The Queen

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#1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides a comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign. Elizabeth Windsor, painfully shy, initially dreamed of a quiet life in the country with her family and pets. However, her uncle, King Edward VIII's abdication thrust her into the role of heir to the throne, setting her on a path that would challenge her as both a woman and a queen. Ascending at just 25, this self-effacing monarch faced numerous setbacks, family conflicts, and occasional triumphs over her 70-year reign. As she navigated these challenges, she worked to keep the monarchy culturally, socially, and politically relevant, often against resistance from within the institution. The most significant trials often stemmed from her family, under constant scrutiny, including rumors of her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital issues, Princess Diana’s tragic death, and the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Morton delves into the impact Queen Elizabeth had on Britain and the world throughout the last century, from leading a nation recovering from World War II to navigating today’s divisive political landscape. This is the story of a woman of unwavering self-discipline, remembered as a mother and grandmother to Great Britain and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.

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The Queen, Andrew Morton

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Título
The Queen
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2023
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
448
ISBN10
1538700425
ISBN13
9781538700426
Serie
Primera publicación
2022
Título original
The Queen
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#1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides a comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign. Elizabeth Windsor, painfully shy, initially dreamed of a quiet life in the country with her family and pets. However, her uncle, King Edward VIII's abdication thrust her into the role of heir to the throne, setting her on a path that would challenge her as both a woman and a queen. Ascending at just 25, this self-effacing monarch faced numerous setbacks, family conflicts, and occasional triumphs over her 70-year reign. As she navigated these challenges, she worked to keep the monarchy culturally, socially, and politically relevant, often against resistance from within the institution. The most significant trials often stemmed from her family, under constant scrutiny, including rumors of her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital issues, Princess Diana’s tragic death, and the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Morton delves into the impact Queen Elizabeth had on Britain and the world throughout the last century, from leading a nation recovering from World War II to navigating today’s divisive political landscape. This is the story of a woman of unwavering self-discipline, remembered as a mother and grandmother to Great Britain and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.