| Description |
viii, 296 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-282) and index. |
| Contents |
Misadventure -- A company of men -- Lisbon -- Beryl -- Marionettes -- Vergangenheit -- Matrimonium -- Dear Mrs. Kennedy -- Paterfamilias -- Mystery man -- Olding -- Margaretology -- Aberfan -- Bubbikins -- Coup -- Tywysog Cymru -- Moondust -- Dangling man -- Imbroglio -- Cri de coeur. |
| Summary |
In this eye-opening companion to seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographerand the show's historical consultantRobert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political, and personal moments and their effectsnot only on the royal family but also on the world around them. From the Suez Crisis and the U.S.Soviet space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumored issues with the royal marriage, the book provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show explores, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama. |
| Subject |
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926- -- Friends and associates.
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Windsor, House of.
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Crown (Television program : 2016- )
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Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History.
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Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952.
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Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth II, 1952-2022
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Political scandal, personal struggle, and the years that defined Elizabeth II (1956-1977) |
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Crown (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9780525573371 |
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0525573372 |
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