Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II by Robert Hardman - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781529063417. Publisher: Macmillan. Overview:. Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II is Robert Hardman's definitive, richly researched biography of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Drawing on unseen royal papers, fresh interviews with world leaders, aides and family, this commemorative hardback traces Elizabeth II's extraordinary seventy-year reign from her unexpected accession in 1952 through to her Platinum Jubilee and passing in 2022. It is a compelling, authoritative portrait for royal watchers, history lovers and anyone seeking to understand the woman behind the crown.. About the Book:. Robert Hardman charts Elizabeth II's life as a study in duty, diplomacy and quiet resilience. Third in line to the throne at birth, she was never destined to be queen, yet from her coronation as a young mother of two she became a steadying presence through more than seven decades of change. This commemorative edition, updated with an epilogue on the Platinum Jubilee, her death and state funeral, draws on privileged access to royal papers and candid conversations with former prime ministers, diplomats, courtiers and family to reveal how decisions were made behind palace doors. Hardman moves between the grandeur of coronations and state visits and the private rhythms of a working monarchy, offering intimate glimpses of a woman by turns shy, steely, warm and inscrutable. The narrative covers constitutional crises, threats to her life, the reshaping of the Commonwealth, fifteen prime ministers, and family dramas played out under media scrutiny, including the Sussexes' departure from royal life. Spanning abdication, war, romance and tragedy, it is history brought vividly to life, culminating in a portrait of a leader whose steadfast service defined an era and whose legacy endures.. Key Benefits:. The definitive, deeply researched biography of Queen Elizabeth II by a leading royal historian.. Commemorative edition with a new epi