Queen of the world

Summary: "On today's world stage, one leader stands apart. Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet and its people than any other head of state and has engaged with them like no other monarch in British history. Since her coronation, she has visited over 130 countries across the ever-changing globe, acting as diplomat, stateswoman, pioneer, and peace-broker. She has transformed her father's old empire into the Commonwealth, her 'family of nations', and has come to know its leaders better than anyone. In 2018, they would gather in her home to endorse her eldest son, the Prince of Wales, as her successor. With extensive access to the Queen's family and staff, Hardman reveals the true story full of drama, intrigue, exotic--even dangerous--situations, heroes, rogues, pomp, and glamour. And at the center of it all is the woman who has genuinely won the hearts of the world."--Dust jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 1643130021
ISBN: 9781643130026
Physical Description: xiv, 578 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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Edition: First Pegasus books hardcover edition.
Publisher: New York : Pegasus Books, 2019.
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 547-551) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	On tour -- Welcoming the world -- Setting sail -- Head of the Commonwealth -- The realms -- The special relationship -- Europe -- African queen -- The yacht -- Elizabeth, Margaret and Nelson -- Breaking the ice -- The Prince of Wales -- The family.