| Description |
192 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index. |
| Summary |
"In 1926, Hindus and Muslims were rioting in India, Italian leader Benito Mussolini survived an assassination attempt in Rome, and the army of the Manchurian warlord Zhang Zuolin invaded Beijing. Meanwhile in Britain, the prospect of a General Strike of Trade Union workers across the country loomed large as a pay dispute with a million coal miners remained unresolved. When she came into this world amid all its troubles on April 21, 1926, sovereignty over thirty-two countries and rule over two billion subjects appeared to be a highly unlikely prospect for Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. Rather it seemed as if she was destined to live a quiet life far from the spotlight. But the hand of fate had other ideas, and in 1953 Elizabeth was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and was appointed Head of the Commonwealth of Nations. She has since served as a role model for generations of men and women who continue to be in awe of her commitment to service and sacrifice. With her wisdom, strength, and majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has made one thing abundantly clear--as long as there is breath in her body, she will persevere with the solemnn promise she made at her coronation while still a young woman, to forever dedicate her life to her country, and to her loyal subjects"-- Summary from the book jacket. |
| Subject |
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.
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Windsor, House of.
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Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780785835738 HRD |
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0785835733 HRD |
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