The Queen by Matthew Dennison
The magisterial life of the woman whose family's personal intrigues, romances and political rivalries have shaped much of post-war British history.
A worthy and balanced overview of the Queen's lifeDennison is especially good on her childhood... Quietly, tactfully, tastefully reverent' * The Times *
Anyone who wants a rapid, lucid, well-organised dash through the Queen's seven decades on the throne couldn't do better * Daily Telegraph *
An elegant new biography * OK! Magazine *
Dutiful and modest – a superb portrait of Her Majesty * Sunday Telegraph *
An engaging retelling of a remarkable life of selflessness and service * Choice Magazine *
[It] deftly weaves together a wealth of sources, painting the late monarch as a dedicated and humble public servant, with a pragmatic approach to her work * Independent *
This balanced and brilliantly written biography is an extremely detailed depiction of the Queen's life * Harper's Bazaar *
Anyone who wants a rapid, lucid, well-organised dash through the Queen's seven decades on the throne couldn't do better * Daily Telegraph *
An elegant new biography * OK! Magazine *
Dutiful and modest – a superb portrait of Her Majesty * Sunday Telegraph *
An engaging retelling of a remarkable life of selflessness and service * Choice Magazine *
[It] deftly weaves together a wealth of sources, painting the late monarch as a dedicated and humble public servant, with a pragmatic approach to her work * Independent *
This balanced and brilliantly written biography is an extremely detailed depiction of the Queen's life * Harper's Bazaar *
Matthew Dennison is the author of eight critically acclaimed works of non-fiction, including Behind the Mask: The Life of Vita Sackville-West, a Book of the Year in The Times, Spectator, Independent and Observer. His most recent book is the much-praised Eternal Boy, a life of Kenneth Grahame.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788545914 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788545915 |
| Title | The Queen |
| Author | Matthew Dennison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2021-06-03 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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