Book Reviews

Book News August 2018

Princess: The Early Life of Queen Elizabeth II Hardcover – 1 June 2018 (US) & 1 August 2018 (UK) In November 2017 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. As a 13-year-old Princess, she fell in love with Prince Philip of Greece, an ambitious naval cadet, and they married when she [read more]

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Book News July 2018

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan Hardcover – 3 July 2018 (US) & 3 August 2018 (UK) Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Her legend still lives, but her story was lost―until now. In 1611, thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the [read more]

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Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of Her Life and Reign by Tim Ewart Book Review

Former ITV Royal Editor Tim Ewart looks at the life and reign of the woman who has become one of the United Kingdom’s best-loved monarchs, Queen Elizabeth II. With many unique images from the Royal Archives, this beautifully illustrated book—updated to include William and Kate’s marriage and Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle—covers everything from [read more]