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Elizabeth the Queen

the Life of a Modern Monarch
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Dec 03, 2022loonylovesgood rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Although this is a dauntingly large book to get through, I found it interesting for the most part. It can be a bit overly detailed and boring in parts, but there's some good stuff in here too. The book is definitely well-researched, if not…
Feb 05, 2021FVRL_Maple_Ridge rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book from the FVRL collection was chosen to compliment the 2019/2020 season at the ACT arts centre. This book was featured on a list that complimented a breadth of materials to enhance your theatrical experiences.
Feb 11, 2018MiRiAm12345 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sally Bedell Smith's has written an expertly crafted exhaustive biography about the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It was published in 2012 and its narrative is up to the wedding of William and Kate (2011). I enjoyed the book on CD…
May 09, 2017ownedbydoxies rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent. This is an extremely readable account of Queen Elizabeth's life from childhood to present, written in an even-handed style, and although it covers so much ground and such an enormous amount of history, the author has maintained…
Dec 29, 2016
Biased, but beautifully written. I did not know much about Queen Elizabeth prior to reading this biography. She is NOT a boring person!
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Jul 28, 2014athompson10 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Well researched and very detailed, though it gets a little syncophantic in the last chapters summarizing the 2000s.
Jun 19, 2014DeltaQueen50 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch is a very lovingly offered biography from an obviously biased author. Elizabeth the II has been reigning throughout a period of enormous change to the Commonwealth, to Britain and to the…
Sep 20, 2012carolannbagan rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
really dry and kind of boring. thought the queens life would warrant a better read than this.
Jun 17, 2012
will recommend to my book club As head of state the Queen has done invaluable diplomatic wonders not only for her own country but also for the world through her influence with the Commonwealth leaders.
Apr 15, 2012
Although she has been written about hundreds of times during her long 60-year reign, Elizabeth the Queen is an excellent overview of the life of Elizabeth. Since the author had access to materials and was able to spend time with the Queen…
Valerie J Fletcher
Mar 02, 2012Valerie J Fletcher rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was marvelous. Its hard to imagine anyone, male or female who has been in the same job for as many years as the Queen has been. The book really opened my eyes to her diversity and courage. I hold such respect for this woman.
Jan 09, 2012
Amazing reign. She's seen it all.