{"product_id":"elizabeth-the-queen-the-most-intimate-biography-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-by-sally-bedell-smith-rare-books","title":"Elizabeth the Queen: The most intimate biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Sally Bedell Smith [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eElizabeth the Queen: The Most Intimate Biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/em\u003e by Sally Bedell Smith is a deeply researched and gracefully written portrait of one of the most enduring and respected monarchs in modern history. The book chronicles Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life and reign—from her early years as a young princess who never expected to become queen, to her ascension to the throne in 1952, and her steady leadership through decades of social, political, and cultural change. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with friends, family members, courtiers, and global leaders, Smith offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at the woman behind the crown. She explores Elizabeth’s personal relationships, her sense of duty, her marriage to Prince Philip, and her ability to balance tradition with modernity. The biography captures the Queen’s unwavering commitment to service, her quiet strength, and the grace with which she navigated both triumphs and trials over her seventy-year reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1813\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSally Bedell Smith \u003c\/strong\u003eis an acclaimed American historian, journalist, and biographer known for her detailed and engaging portrayals of prominent public figures. A former cultural and political journalist for \u003cem data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, she has written several best-selling biographies, including \u003cem data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eDiana in Search of Herself\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003ePrince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eGrace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House\u003c\/em\u003e. Smith’s writing is characterized by meticulous research, narrative clarity, and psychological insight. With \u003cem data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eElizabeth the Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, she combines journalistic precision with a storyteller’s touch, offering readers a compassionate and authoritative account of a monarch who defined an era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45309206593722,"sku":"36CDPXZWH-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/qqqqqqqqqqqqqqq.jpg?v=1762774832","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/elizabeth-the-queen-the-most-intimate-biography-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-by-sally-bedell-smith-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}