{"product_id":"the-queen-isbn-9780471283300","title":"The Queen","description":"\"There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears—and perhaps not even then.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Ben Pimlott, considered Britain's most respected political biographer, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen\u003c\/i\u003e brings us the most authentic life yet of the reigning monarch. For the first time, Buckingham Place opened its doors and those closest to the queen provided compelling new information into Elizabeth's life and reign. New sources include the unpublished diaries of Jock Colville, public secretary to both Churchill and Elizabeth, as well as interviews with Princess Margaret, Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Runcie, and longtime private secretary Lord Charteris.\u003c\/p\u003e LIST OF PLATES \u003cp\u003eCARTOONS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD - TO THE DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD - TO THE GOLDEN JUBILEE EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAFTERWORD - JEAN SEATON\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNOTES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSOURCES AND SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for The Queen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBEN PIMLOTT\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at Birkbeck College, University of London, and the youngest fellow of the British Academy. His books include Harold Wilson and Hugh Dalton, winner of the Whitbread Prize. Dr. Pimlott lives in London. \"One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A level-headed study . . . helps us appreciate the capacities as well as the limitations of a woman who, whatever else happens, just keeps on going on.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears—and perhaps not even then. . . . Pimlott has succeeded triumphantly. He has written a book that can be enjoyed and admired by people who would never have imagined reading any previous royal biography.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An important and stimulating book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAntonia Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eMary, Queen of Scots in The Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There will not be a better royal biography for many years.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990325444837,"sku":"NP9780471283300","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471283300.jpg?v=1761787363","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-queen-isbn-9780471283300","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}