Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family through rare, restricted, and exclusive photos. A stunning pictorial biography of Queen Elizabeth, recounting her childhood, succession to the throne, and her dutiful service as the reigning monarch of Britain. This biography of the Queen also includes the history of the royal family and the house of Windsor, giving fascinating insights into their goings ons. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition features accounts of most of the royal household including the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren! Inside the pages of her biography you’ll find: • The complete history of the Kings and Queens of Scotland and England, explaining the story of succession to the throne over more than 1,000 years • Special features profile royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle • Dazzling photographic galleries showcase royal regalia and artifacts • Visual timelines at the start of each chapter highlight the key milestones in the history of the monarchy For almost 70 years the Queen has been beloved and admired by the British public, the Commonwealth, heads of states, and many others. Following her ascent to the throne at the age of 27, she’s spent her entire life in service of the public and state. This biography celebrates her life through photographs and profiles and provides the reader with insight into this remarkable woman. Teaming with dazzling galleries of royal artefacts, photographic tours, royal residences, and the Royals up close makes this the perfect book for fans of the royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition follows the success of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 1st Edition and the 2nd Edition in celebration of her 90th birthday

Download or read book SPECIAL EVENT POSTMARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM VOLUME 5 written by ALAN FINCH and published by BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY. This book was released on 1991 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 2004-2013.

Download or read book The Queen Mother and Her Century written by Arthur Bousfield and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To honour the Queen Mother and mark the occasion of her 100th birthday, Dundurn Press is publishing a biography of this remarkable woman in words and pictures. Since her marriage to George VI, the Queen Mother has been a public figure who has always evoked passionate reactions: whether it was the anonymous soldier who vowed "to fight for that little lady," Adolf Hitler who described her as "the most dangerous woman in Europe," or the Canadian journalist who coined the expression "the Queen Mum." A Canadian perspective on a sovereign who created and cultivated a special relationship with Canada informs The Queen Mother and Her Century. The first of many tours of Canada, the Royal Tour of 1939, which gave Canadians our initial opportunity to experience the Queen Motherâe(tm)s personal magnetism first-hand, is described in detail, along with the many Canadian relationships the Queen Mother has formed since. The Queen Mother and Her Century is a wonderful album-sized (81/2âe x 11âe ) commemorative keepsake and makes a thoughtful gift for the many admirers of the Queen Mother. The text and 120 colour photographs are complemented by time bars, lists of the Queen Motherâe(tm)s official tours, associations the Queen Mother is patron of, places that are named after the Queen Mother, and the Royal Family tree.

Download or read book Elizabeth Her Life Our Times written by Alan Titchmarsh and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 2 June 1953, 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen, the eyes of the world upon her as she dedicated herself to her country. It is fascinating to look back over the sixty years since then and see how this remarkable woman, decade by decade, has brought the monarchy into the modern world, earning admiration and respect for her unerring sense of duty, her determination to innovate, her tremendous dignity, integrity and wisdom. Drawing from his own experience and time spent with the royal family, alongside additional meticulous research, Alan Titchmarsh observes the woman, the mother and the monarch. He explores key moments in her reign, both personal to her and in a wider historical context, and traces how our relationship with the royal family has developed and morphed, gone through ups and downs, but is arguably now stronger than ever in this very special anniversary year. Featuring wonderful memorabilia and rarely seen archive photography, Elizabeth II: Her Life, Our Times defines an era, pays tribute to our inexhaustable Queen and celebrates the example of responsibility, loyalty and patriotism she has set for generations past, present and future. She is an inspiration to us all.

Download or read book A Year with the Queen written by Robert Hardman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the extraordinary world of the Monarch and her family, from sacred constitutional talks with the Prime Minister to a weekend in Iraq with Prince Philip, in a book with photographs, insights, and anecdotes.

Download or read book The Queen written by Gill Knappett and published by Pitkin. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for over 60 years and her longevity means she is now our longest-reigning monarch. In 2016 she reaches another mile one as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Fully illustrated with beautiful photographs of The Queen’s life, this special souvenir guide serves to commemorate the occasion of her birthday. Decade by decade, it showcases her role as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as Head of State. This remarkable monarch deserves our congratulations as she reaches her 90th year.

Download or read book Cultures of Memory in the Nineteenth Century written by Katherine Haldane Grenier and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection provides a long-overdue examination of the nineteenth century as a crucible of new commemorative practices. Distinctive memory cultures emerged during this period which would fundamentally reshape public and private practices of remembrance in the modern world. The essays in this volume bring together scholars of History, Literature, Art History, and Musicology to explore uses of memory in nineteenth-century empire-building and constructions of national identity, cultures of sentiment and mourning practices, and discourses of race and power. Contributors approach the topic through case studies of Europe, the United States, and the British Empire. Their analyses of nineteenth-century innovations in commemoration at both the personal and the larger civic and political levels will appeal to students and scholars of memory and of the nineteenth-century world.

Download or read book Special Event Postmarks of the United Kingdom Volume 2 written by George R. Pearson and published by BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY. This book was released on 1991 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 1963-1983.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II Portrait On Banknotes Numismatic Reference First Edition written by Peter Eu and published by Eureka Metro / Creative Ink. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Edition. 204 pages. Full-color. Queen Elizabeth II has been documented in an unusual way: Her Majesty’s portraits on banknotes of 29 countries. Her Majesty's portrait has been featured on the banknotes of 29 countries, the world's most featured portrait on banknotes since 1935 when she was only 9 years old. This educational and numismatic book covers over 500 high resolution banknote images, bring these beautiful pieces of currency, many now rarities, to life. 204 pages. Published in 2006 and the only banknotes reference and catalog in the world. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on banknotes in every continent except Antarctica. The first country to feature the queen on bills was Canada, which issued a banknote in 1935 featuring her as an 8-year old. Reviews: "I recently purchased a copy of a reference book of Queen Elizabeth banknote portraits by Peter Eu and Ben Chiew. The book is interesting in the fact that it is (so far) the definitive reference work of every banknote bearing the engraved image of Queen Elizabeth II. And when you think about it that's quite a feat. Elizabeth has reigned (or ruled) since 1952, so for the past 68 years countless banknotes from numerous UK Commonwealths have carried her image. This made me wonder if anyone has ever completed a complete set of QEII banknotes or coinage? Think about it. You'd have to have a complete set of everything Great Britain, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Bahamas, Australia, Hong Kong, Cook Island, East Caribbean States, and other commonwealth members have issued since then (somewhere around about 20 countries in all). To attempt such a set would be on the same Herculean scale that Louis Eliasberg did when he completed the only complete set of U.S. coinage back in the 1950's. Anyway, the book is very interesting and features color plates and is over 200 pages. Copies can be found for around $20, which is much cheaper than the deep pockets (not to mention years) a complete collection would cost you to assemble." - Well worn Copper. "Now that is a book I would LOVE in my library. HMMM, gotta start searching. Thanks WWC, you have me on a mission. PS- Just bought a copy!!!" - It's Mokie. "Never got into bank notes. It amazes me the work that must be done to print a reference book. The dedication that it takes for a person or group to put together a book like that. A lot of this type of book does not have a bug audience." - Golfer. "Thanks for that! This is a book ive got to get in my library. Cheers, NM" - TheNumisMaster.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 1900 2002 written by Arthur Bousfield and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother 1900 - 2002 presents the life of a remarkable woman. A Canadian perspective on a sovereign who created and cultivated a special relationship with Canada, it is the portrait of a queen who always evoked passionate reactions. Whether it was the anonymous soldier who vowed "to fight for that little lady," Adolf Hitler who described her as "the most dangerous woman in Europe," or the Canadian journalist who coined the expression "the Queen Mum," the Queen Mother seldom left people unmoved. Opening with the royal tour of 1939, during which Canadians first felt her personal magnetism, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother 1900 - 2002 describes Elizabeth’s background and development, relating how she made a marriage that brought her to the centre stage of public life. It traces her tender support of her shy husband, a reluctant king, shows how she began her Commonwealth role, and recalls her shock at the sudden and unexpected call to wear the Crown. Faced with the never-ending duties of a queen, Elizabeth proved capable of providing inspired leadership for a society faced with the stark prospect of destruction in a war to save the world. On the premature death of her beloved husband she became Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, a role that has shaped nearly half her life, and one in which Canada has always played an important part. The authors analyze Her Majesty’s successes and failures, both public and private, against the background of a century of violent disruption, material achievement, and incredible change.

Download or read book The Diamond Jubilee in Cheshire written by John Henry Cooke and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1962-11-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Download or read book American Empress written by Nancy Rubin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-01-04 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a remarkable journey through the pages of "American Empress: The Life and Times of Marjorie Merriweather Post," a comprehensive biography of one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in American history. This meticulously researched volume offers a window into the life of Marjorie Post, whose Midwestern childhood in the heart of the cereal belt was just the beginning of an extraordinary saga. One incredible aspect of her life is that she was the builder of Mar-A-Lago. From the rustic barn where young Marjorie's glue-stained hands were worn from assembling cereal boxes to the opulent boardrooms where she later wielded influence as a formidable American businesswoman, this narrative captures the essence of an era and the indomitable spirit of the woman who left an indelible mark on it. As the heiress to a cereal empire, Marjorie's story is not just one of wealth and social standing but also personal tenacity and visionary leadership. This Marjorie Post book takes readers through the pivotal moments that shaped her life—from her enterprising ventures in the family business to her role as a diplomat's wife. Each chapter weaves together the personal and professional triumphs and challenges she faced, painting a portrait of a woman whose influence extended well beyond the boardroom. A celebrated female philanthropist, Marjorie's legacy is marked by her generous spirit and her unwavering commitment to enriching the world around her. Her philanthropic endeavors spanned from the arts to civic projects, making her a patron with a purpose. Her story is a testament to the power of generosity, showing how one woman's dedication to giving back can ignite change and inspire generations. This biography of Marjorie Merriweather Post is more than just a chronicle of a life lived grandly; it's an exploration of one individual's impact on the fabric of society. It is an invitation to explore the life of a woman who was as complex as she was charismatic, as formidable in business as she was in her philanthropic pursuits. For those who seek to understand the full spectrum of American legacy, "American Empress" is a must-read—a tribute to the life and times of a true pioneer. Whether you are drawn to tales of success, inspired by the stories of pioneering women, or intrigued by the rich tapestry of American history, this Marjorie Merriweather Post biography offers an engaging and enlightening narrative. Her story will resonate with anyone who believes in the transformative power of ambition, the importance of giving back, and the enduring influence of a life well-lived. Join us in celebrating the journey of a woman whose vision and generosity helped to shape the world we know today.

Download or read book A Love Affair with the Sun written by Sir Michael Blundell and published by East African Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Companion to the Royal Heritage written by Marc Alexander and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-05-26 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a biography of kings and queens, this title is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. It provides a reference for discovering more about individual monarchs and the huge legacy of myths, traditions and practices which has grown up around the institution of the monarchy.

Download or read book The Elizabeth II Pocket Bible written by Teresa Paddington and published by Crimson. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know the Queen loves pigeon racing? Did you know Elizabeth served with the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) as a mechanic during World War Two? And that she is the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe? If you're a fan of Queen Elizabeth II or just fascinated by the British monarchy then The Queen Elizabeth II Pocket Bible contains everything you need to know and more! Discover what the Queen enjoys doing on her `days off', what her royal duties include and the role the Queen plays in society today. Plus, inside you'll find: * The Queen's biography; from childhood through to the coronation and her reign * The latest up-to-date information about the Diamond Jubilee and Royal Wedding * Windsor family tree and profiles of each family member * Fact files of the royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace and St James Packed with quirky tips, historical trivia and funny facts, the Queen Elizabeth II Pocket Bible is the essential guide for tourists and British fans alike. This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible, The London Pocket Bible, The Rugby Pocket Bible and The Wine Pocket Bible.