The Crown: Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years that Defined Elizabeth II, 1956-1977

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Robert Lacey

The Crown

Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years that Defined Elizabeth II, 1956-1977

Robert Lacey

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Icon Books
05 January 2021

Biography: royalty; History; British & Irish history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000

The fascinating royal and social history that inspired Seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown, written by the show's historical consultant.

In this incredible companion to the second and third seasons of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and the effect they had not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler and the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, the book will provide a fascinating insight into the two decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the fiction on-screen.

Extensively researched and complete with beautifully reproduced photographs, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of The Queen.

By: Robert Lacey
Imprint: Icon Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 259g
ISBN: 9781788701822
ISBN 10: 1788701828
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 05 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Lacey is a renowned British historian. He is the author of numerous international bestsellers, including Majesty, his pioneering biography of Queen Elizabeth II, The Kingdom and Great Takes from English History. For nearly 40 years Robert has been writing about the Queen and her extraordinary life, making him an expert of her long reign.