Author : David Arscott
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File Size : 28,93 MB
Release : 2012
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Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History
David Arscott
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Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History
David Arscott
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 190875933X
EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who somehow, for a full 60 years and counting, manages to steer the institution through the choppy waters intact. David Arscott provides an eccentric account of the trials and tribulations that have beset the Queen's reign, from the glamour of her coronation, through the gloom of her 'annus horribilis' to the impending dawn of her Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II
David Arscott
Author : David Arscott
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Queens
ISBN :
EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who somehow, for a full 60 years and counting, manages to steer the institution through th ...
Queen Elizabeth II
Deborah Hart Strober
Author : Deborah Hart Strober
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1639361928
A stunning and revelatory oral history of Queen Elizabeth II and her reign. There seems an unquenchable fascination with the British royal family on both sides of the Atlantic, borne out by the popularity of The Crown on Netflix, the spotlight on the Sussexes and Cambridges, and the media attention on the death of Prince Philip. These detailed interviews and insightful accounts range from the very early years of her reign to Prince Phillip’s death in 2021. Covering the shocking death of her father and the adjustment required of a newly married couple as well as the turmoil of the later years and her grandchildren’s families. This lavishly produced hardback with rarely seen color photos paints a full, detailed and sympathetic portrait of a life lived in service. Featuring interviews from diverse sources from private staff at Buckingham Palace and family friends, to international figures like Nelson Mandela, it contains a broad spectrum of views on Queen Elizabeth II—her story and her personality and how her life has intersected and impacted others.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2021-06
Category :
ISBN : 9780241487433
A magnificent tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and a celebration of the British royal family. This book is a stunning visual guide to the world's most famous royals, from the Queen's Norman predecessors to her great-grandchildren. It features events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and profiles on key people such as Princess Diana and Prince Harry. This new edition is revised to include the most recent events and milestones, such as the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh, the birth of Charlotte, Louis, Archie, and other new family members, Harry and Meghan's wedding, and their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family. Including rare, restricted, and exclusive photos, this book examines the Queen's life in detail from her childhood to today, but also goes back through more than 1,000 years of history to tell the story of the House of Windsor and the entire succession of kings and queens of England and Scotland. With dazzling galleries of royal artefacts and photographic tours of sumptuous royal residences, this is the perfect book for fans of the Queen and royal family, fans of the Netflix series The Crown, or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.
Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History
Antony Mason
Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1908759119
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Queen Elizabeth II, 70 Years a Queen
David Arscott
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Very Peculiar History
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,67 MB
Release : 2022-07-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781913971878
The Very Peculiar History series features absorbing and easy-to-read guides to a wide range of historical and biographical subjects, all with witty anecdotes, incredible information, and timelines. Queen Elizabeth II: 70 Years a Queen explores the triumphs and tribulations of Britain's longest-serving head of state. This expanded edition features an epic cast of characters--including Prince Philip, William and Kate, and Harry and Meghan--and brings her extraordinary story up to date, evoking the milestones, accomplishments, tragedies, and controversies of her reign during the early twenty-first century.
Rations, A Very Peculiar History
David Arscott
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,36 MB
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1908759356
When war broke out in 1939, few knew that they would soon be fighting to survive, let alone how or when it would end. 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' looks at the measures the British government took to ensure the wellbeing of its people during wartime, and how the British public dealt with it. With some stealing, some hoarding, but most just trying to get by, it was one of the bleakest periods in British history. But there's a reason they called it 'the Blitz spirit' - this title features amazing tales of camaraderie and good humour in the face of bombs and hunger. Featuring incredible food-and-energy-saving recipes used at the time, along with quotes from survivors, 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' will transport you back to a time when even Buckingham Palace and the Ritz hotel weren't above swapping a bit of venison for a bit of lobster.
Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History
Fiona Macdonald
Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 31,82 MB
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1908759763
With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.
Scotland, A Very Peculiar History – Volume 2
Fiona Macdonald
Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 29,41 MB
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1908759186
“Scots Wha Hae!” 'Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird's insulating socks, this ebook provides an objective account of the nation's chequered (or rather, 'tartaned') history. You'll also find fact boxes, quotes, poetry and unbelievable recipes to share with your family and friends (although we'd advise that some old recipes are only fit for reading)!