The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II Paperback - 1998 - 1st Edition
by Ben Pimlott
This acclaimed biography outlines the life of the fifth-longest reigning monarch in British history and places her in the context of the changing role of the monarchy and shifting stance of Britain and its Commonwealth in the international arena in this century. 67 photos. 11 drawings.
First line
APRIL 1926 was a busy month for every member of the Conservative Government, but for few ministers more than the Home Secretary, Sir William Joynson-Hicks.
From the rear cover
"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.
--The New York Times Book Review
"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."
--People
"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."
--The Independent (London)
"An important and stimulating book."
--Antonia Fraser, author of Mary, Queen of Scots in The Guardian (London)
"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony."
--The Sunday Telegraph (London)
"There will not be a better royal biography for many years."
--The Daily Telegraph (London)
Details
- Title The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
- Author Ben Pimlott
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 672
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley, USA
- Date 1998-09-18
- ISBN 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Weight 2.33 lbs (1.06 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.06 x 1.73 in (22.86 x 15.39 x 4.39 cm)
-
Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Library of Congress subjects Queens - Great Britain, Elizabeth
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Media reviews
Citations
- Entertainment Weekly, 04/22/2011, Page 100
- New York Times, 12/20/1998, Page 28
More Copies for Sale
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 5
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$1.73NZ$18.31 shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Acceptable
- first
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$9.63FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen : A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$10.72NZ$17.04 shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$12.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$12.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$12.37FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen : A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$12.87FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen : A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$13.43FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Ben Pimlott
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$15.46FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II
by Pimlott, Ben
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Like New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780471283300 / 0471283304
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$20.96NZ$6.80 shipping to USA