The Queen (A Biography of Elizabeth II)

"There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure ofstate until her official one appears—and perhaps not eventhen."
—The Independent

"One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judiciousbiography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connectionbetween monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its politicalimportance."
—The New York Times Book Review

"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showingunderstanding as well as amused irony."
—Sunday Telegraph

Written by Ben Pimlott, considered Britain's most respectedpolitical biographer, The Queen brings us the most authenticlife yet of the reigning monarch. For the first time, BuckinghamPlace opened its doors and those closest to the queen providedcompelling new information into Elizabeth's life and reign. Newsources include the unpublished diaries of Jock Colville, publicsecretary to both Churchill and Elizabeth, as well as interviewswith Princess Margaret, Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Runcie, andlongtime private secretary Lord Charteris.

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