The Crown Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years That Defined Elizabeth II

In this eye-opening companion to Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant, Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and their effects - not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, The Crown provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama. Extensively researched and complete with beautifully reproduced photographs, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of the Queen.

ISBN:	9781788701822
Publisher:	Blink Publishing
Imprint:	Blink
Published date:	29 Oct 2020
DEWEY:	791.4572
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	viii, 312 , 16 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	266g
Height:	129mm
Width:	197mm
Spine width:	22mm

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