A surprising and very personal biography of a woman who may be the world's last great queen; published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of her reignElizabeth II; one of England's longest-reigning monarchs; is an enigma. In public; she confines herself to optimistic pieties and guarded smiles; in private; she is wry; funny; and an excellent mimic. Now; for the first time; one of Britain's leading journalists and historians gets behind the mask and tells us the fascinating story of the real Elizabeth.Born shortly before the Depression; Elizabeth grew up during World War II and became queen because of the shocking abdication of her uncle and the early death of her father. Only twenty-five when she ascended to the throne; she has been at the apex of the British state for nearly six decades. She has entertained and known numerous world leaders; including every U.S. president since Harry Truman. Brought up to regard family values as sacred; she has seen all but one of her children divorce; her heir; Prince Charles; conduct an adulterous affair before Princess Diana's death; and a steady stream of family secrets poured into the open. Yet she has never failed to carry out her duties; and she has never said a word about any of the troubles she has endured.Andrew Marr; who enjoys extraordinary access to senior figures at Buckingham Palace; has written a revealing and essential book about a woman who has managed to remain private to the point of mystery throughout her reign.
A Volunteer Palmer Edwin Franklin 2010-09-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .48 x 5.98l; .68 #File Name: 1167205332228 pagesThe Second Brigade Or Camp Life 1864
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