Queen of the World
Elizabeth II: Sovereign and Stateswoman
by Robert Hardman
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Pub Date Jan 01 2019 | Archive Date Dec 31 2018
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Description
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Written by renowned royal biographer, Robert Hardman, and with privileged access to the Royal Family and the Royal Household, this is a brilliant new portrait of the most famous woman in the world and her place in it.
On today's world stage, there is one leader who stands apart from the rest. Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet and its people than any other head of state and has engaged with the world like no other monarch in modern history. The iconic monarch never ventured further than the Isle of Wight until the age of 20 but since then has now visited over 130 countries across the globe in the line of duty, acting as diplomat, hostess and dignitary as the world stage as changed beyond recognition.
It is a story full of drama, intrigue, exotic and sometimes dangerous destinations, heroes, rogues, pomp and glamour, but at the heart of it all a woman who's won the hearts of the world.
About the Author: Robert Hardman has covered aspects of royal life for more than twenty years and is the writer of both the film and the book Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work as well as Her Majesty: The Court of Elizabeth II, also available from Pegasus Books. He writes for the Daily Mail in London.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781643130026 |
| PRICE | $35.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Featured Reviews
Catlin P, Reviewer
At over 500 pages, this is a comprehensive biography of Queen Elizabeth II. It refreshingly focuses on the geopolitical influence she has had over the years, rather than on tabloid-type gossip. These are stories you've probably not heard in the news or in other publications, based on interviews with aides and political figures. I found the stories quite interesting, and they gave me a new perspective on the intricacies of the commonwealth and a new respect for the Queen.
Patti G, Librarian
This book was loaded with lots of names, royal protocol, rules and yet was fascinating! I assumed the Queen was able to do as she pleased, but she is held to a set of standards dictated to her from those running her schedule. I found that she is a very interesting lady with a personality that many never really see. I think my favorite chapter showcases some of the gifts that she has received from around the world and how the gift makes it's way to London.
Educator 242522
I'm new to reading about the life of this Queen - I have usually focused on the life of deceased ones! - so I cannot speak to any historical accuracy. However, I teach leadership and use women leaders as examples and this well constructed book provided me a lot of fodder with which to do that.
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