Queen Elizabeth Ii Pocket Giants

Author : Victoria Arbiter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750968751

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Queen Elizabeth II: pocket GIANTS by Victoria Arbiter Pdf

At age 25, Elizabeth II became Britain's 40th monarch and vowed to dedicate her life to service and duty on behalf of her country. She is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states, head of the 53 member Commonwealth of Nations, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and head of the armed forces. Most notably, however, on September 9th, 2015, she became the longest reigning monarch in British history. She has consistently adapted in order to remain relevant, while devotedly upholding the age-old traditions of the monarchy. Although there have only been six British female monarchs, it cannot be argued that some of the most enlightened times in history have occurred during periods of queenship. Elizabeth I led the country through the Golden Age and Victoria ushered in the Industrial Revolution, but it is Elizabeth II who will leave the most illustrious and progressive legacy of all.

Author : Victoria Arbiter
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0750966165

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Queen Elizabeth II by Victoria Arbiter Pdf

At age 25, Elizabeth II became Britain's 40th monarch and vowed to dedicate her life to service and duty on behalf of her country. She is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states, head of the 53 member Commonwealth of Nations, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and head of the armed forces. Most notably, however, on September 9th, 2015, she became the longest reigning monarch in British history. She has consistently adapted in order to remain relevant, while devotedly upholding the age-old traditions of the monarchy. Although there have only been six British female monarchs, it cannot be argued that some of the most enlightened times in history have occurred during periods of queenship. Elizabeth I led the country through the Golden Age and Victoria ushered in the Industrial Revolution, but it is Elizabeth II who will leave the most illustrious and progressive legacy of all.

Author : Elisabeth Basford
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750997003

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Princess Mary by Elisabeth Basford Pdf

Princess Diana is seen as the first member of the British royal family to tear up the rulebook, and the Duchess of Cambridge is modernising the monarchy in strides. But before them was another who paved the way. Princess Mary was born in 1897. Despite her Victorian beginnings, she strove to make a princess's life meaningful, using her position to help those less fortunate and defying gender conventions in the process. As the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, she would live to see not only two of her brothers ascend the throne but also her niece Queen Elizabeth II. She was one of the hardest-working members of the royal family, known for her no-nonsense approach and her determination in the face of adversity. During the First World War she came into her own, launching an appeal to furnish every British troop and sailor with a Christmas gift, and training as a nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital. From her dedication to the war effort, to her role as the family peacemaker during the Abdication Crisis, Mary was the princess who redefined the title for the modern age. In the first biography in decades, Elisabeth Basford offers a fresh appraisal of Mary's full and fascinating life.

Author : John Malam
Publisher : Evans Brothers
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0237531720

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Queen Elizabeth II by John Malam Pdf

This brand new revised edition of Queen Elizabeth II with a sumptuous gold embossed paperback cover tells the story of the reigning queen of the 21st Century, celebrating her life and achievements since her accession to the throne 50 years ago. With simple language and a superb array of photographs the launch of the revised edition coincides with the Queen's 80th birthday.

Author : Gary Sheffield
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750963381

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Wellington: pocket GIANTS by Gary Sheffield Pdf

Wellington is a giant because he was one of the greatest military commanders in British history, an important figure in the emergence of Britain as a great imperial power, a man who dominated British society and politics for 35 years. He was the only one of Napoleon’s contemporaries who can be mentioned in the same breath as a general - a master of logistics, politics and coalition warfare as well as strategy, operations and tactics. The book’s focus is on Wellington’s military career, and it looks at all of these aspects, placing them in the context of the military and political developments of the time. It explores Wellington’s personality – a key to understanding his success - and briefly examines his post-Waterloo career as a politician. It concludes that Wellington was not only a military genius, but an icon whose fame endures to our own time.

Author : Stewart Ross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781119850342

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Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies by Stewart Ross Pdf

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.

Author : Megan Stine,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593097533

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Who Was Queen Elizabeth II? by Megan Stine,Who HQ Pdf

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

Author : Gillian Clements
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781445113388

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The Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth by Gillian Clements Pdf

The book tells the story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. From her birth, the royal experiences of World War II, to the exciting celebrations of her accession to the throne, follow her story through simple text and illustrations. This book is part of a series of books, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and illustrations. Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.

Author : [Anonymus AC10079504]
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : London (England)
ISBN : ONB:+Z198400608

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London and Its Environs; Or the General Ambulator, and Pocket Companion for the Tour of the Metropolis and Its Vicinity ... 12. Ed by [Anonymus AC10079504] Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1806 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCAL:B3319043

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gillian Clements
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781445113272

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Becoming Queen Elizabeth II by Gillian Clements Pdf

When Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen - so how did this happen? Read all about Queen Elizabeth II's story in this engaging picture book. This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations. Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.

Author : Joseph Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1808
Category : Newcastle upon Tyne (England)
ISBN : UOM:39015070155679

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The Newcastle Freeman's Pocket Companion Containing a Copious View of the Charters Granted to the Town and County of the Town of New Castle Upon Tyne by Joseph Clark Pdf

Author : John Bridcut
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780571258499

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The Faber Pocket Guide to Britten by John Bridcut Pdf

John Bridcut, author of the acclaimed 'Britten's Children', will include significant fresh material which will make the book indispensable for Britten aficionados as well as for those who are discovering the composer's music for the first time. This guide is all about finding a way into Britten's music. An outline of planned chapters: - The Top Ten Britten pieces - Critics' First Impressions - Britten's Life - Britten and Pears - The things they said - The Music (stage works, choral works, songs, chamber music, orchestral works) - The Interpreters of Britten's work - Britten as Performer - The Impresario (English Opera Group and Aldeburgh Festival) - Britten's Homes - Trivial Pursuits

Author : Matthew Gavin Frank
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780871402899

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Preparing the Ghost: An Essay Concerning the Giant Squid and Its First Photographer by Matthew Gavin Frank Pdf

Memory, mythology, and obsession collide in this “slyly charming” (New York Times Book Review) account of the giant squid. In 1874, Moses Harvey—eccentric Newfoundland reverend and amateur naturalist—was the first person to photograph the near-mythic giant squid, draping it over his shower curtain rod to display its magnitude. In Preparing the Ghost, what begins as Harvey’s story becomes spectacularly “slippery and many-armed” (NewYorker.com) as Matthew Gavin Frank winds his narrative tentacles around history, creative nonfiction, science, memoir, and meditations about the interrelated nature of them all. In his full-hearted, lyrical style, Frank weaves in playful forays about his trip to Harvey’s Newfoundland home, his own childhood and family history, and a catalog of peculiar facts that recall Melville ’s story of obsession with another deep-sea dwelling leviathan. “Totally original and haunting” (Flavorwire), Preparing the Ghost is a delightfully unpredictable inquiry into the big, beautiful human impulse to obsess.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1953*
Category : Coronations
ISBN : LCCN:53002009

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The Coronation Book of Queen Elizabeth II by Anonim Pdf