{"product_id":"the-queen-a-biography-of-elizabeth-ii-9780471283300","title":"The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II","description":"\"There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears--and perhaps not even then.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Ben Pimlott, considered Britain's most respected political biographer, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen\u003c\/i\u003e brings us the most authentic life yet of the reigning monarch. For the first time, Buckingham Place opened its doors and those closest to the queen provided compelling new information into Elizabeth's life and reign. New sources include the unpublished diaries of Jock Colville, public secretary to both Churchill and Elizabeth, as well as interviews with Princess Margaret, Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Runcie, and longtime private secretary Lord Charteris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN PIMLOTT\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at Birkbeck College, University of London, and the youngest fellow of the British Academy. His books include Harold Wilson and Hugh Dalton, winner of the Whitbread Prize. Dr. Pimlott lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50324790116626,"sku":"9780471283300","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7c1cde21-b040-4f82-b07d-fed93fbef1be.jpg?v=1727673693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-queen-a-biography-of-elizabeth-ii-9780471283300","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}