The reign of Queen Elizabeth II was exceptional for many reasons, including her remarkable longevity, her enduring marriage to Prince Philip, her astonishing success in concealing her opinions on virtually any contentious subject, and the many representations of her in the media. She was the head of the British commonwealth; head of state of such realms as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; and queen of the United Kingdom. For many people, she embodied dutifulness, service, and continuity in a rapidly changing world.
Much changed during her long life. During her reign, the United Kingdom ceased to be a great power in the world. And the country in which she died was a multicultural, multi-faith, multiethnic society that was very different from what it had been when she was born. Historian and author Sir David Cannadine puts the life of Elizabeth II in perspective, set against a broad domestic and international context.
Cannadine’s new book, Queen Elizabeth II: A Concise Biography of an Exceptional Sovereign, is available for purchase.
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