Stewart Ross

Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The longest-reigning monarch in European history! If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you're not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain's longest-serving monarch. You'll find revealing stories about Queen Elizabeth II's family background, her childhood, early ascension to the throne, and her role during times of national crisis and triumph. The book combines must-know facts about the monarchy with details of the remarkable woman who has held the crown for over 68 years (and counting). You'll also read about: * Where shows like The Crown stay true-to-life and where they take artistic liberties with historical fact * Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with Prince Charles, the late Prince Phillip, Princess Diana, and the thousands of famous figures she has encountered during her reign * The subtle and at times controversial role of a hereditary Head of State in a democracy Perfect for anyone with an interest in the monarchy, British governance, power and society, leadership, or the resurgence of the British monarchy in popular culture, Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies is a cracking read full of trivia, secrets, and history that puts one of the most central figures of the 20th and 21st centuries in the palm of your hand.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119850366
• Artikelnr.: 63618073

Autorenporträt

Stewart Ross is the author of over 250 published titles, including prize winning books for children, young adults and adults. He has written on history and sport - including titles on monarchs and the Royal Family.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: the Road to the Throne 5

Chapter 1: Queen Elizabeth II: A Global Icon 7

Carrying the Weight of History 9

Heading up a monarchy 1,500 years in the making 9

Ruling the jig-saw kingdom 11

Being one of the precious few queens 13

Following in the Footsteps of Grandpa and Daddy 16

George V 17

George VI 17

Wearing Many Different Hats 18

Ruling in theory 18

Running the family firm 19

And Being a Mum, Too 20

The Secrets of Elizabeth's Success 21

She's been queen for a long time 21

Her style has evolved and adapted 21

She uses more carrot than stick 22

She's nothing if not discreet 23

Chapter 2: Triumph of Compromise: Constitutional Monarchy 25

From Tribal Leader to King of England 27

Settling down with the Anglo-Saxons 27

Uniting through adversity 29

Ruling by Divine Right? 32

Losing my religion: Henry VIII's church reforms 33

Entering the first Elizabethan Age 35

Finding Mary (Queen of Scots) 35

Becoming a republic 36

Establishing a Constitutional Monarchy 37

Choosing absolutism or republicanism? 38

Bringing about revolution 38

Appointing a newcomer 40

Learning with George: what monarchs shouldn't do 41

American Republic, French Republic - Britain next? 42

Chapter 3: Victoria: The Queen Who Defined an Era 43

The Monarchs Who Came Before Victoria 44

The Young Queen 45

Along Comes Albert 46

How Albert helped the British monarchy 47

The royal network 48

From Monarch to Empress 49

Victoria Gives Way to Parliament 50

Britain's New Empire 51

Death, despair, and republicanism 52

Celebrating Victoria's Jubilees 53

Golden Jubilee, 1887 53

Diamond Jubilee, 1897 54

After Victoria 54

Edward VII: A playboy king 55

George V: A dull king for a difficult time 55

Chapter 4: The Birth of a Princess 57

Bertie: The Stammering Second Son 58

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: A Suitable Match 58

Princess Lilibet is Born 60

Baby Betty steals the limelight 62

Grandma knows best 62

A sister is born 63

Educating a princess 64

Chapter 5: Edward VIII: The King Who Abdicated 65

Edward Prince of Wales 66

A Populist Prince 67

Edward's other education 67

A trial run 68

Enter Wallis Simpson 68

Accession and Abdication 69

Act I: October 1936 71

Act II: November 1936 72

Act III: December 1936 73

Chapter 6: Preparing for the Throne 75

Bertie Steps up to the Plate 75

Peeking out from behind the glass curtain 77

Building up to war 78

Choosing a premier 80

The Royals at War 82

Royalty on rations 83

Working towards victory 84

Sharing hardship 84

The princesses at war 85

Countdown to the Crown 87

Reaching out to the Commonwealth 88

Courting Philip of Greece 89

Living the family life 90

Part 2: the Young Queen 93

Chapter 7: Coronation: 'I Present Unto You Queen Elizabeth' 95

An Occasion of Pomp and Ceremony 96

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