philip ziegler queen elizabeth ii a photographic portrait
Philip Ziegler. Queen Elizabeth II: A Photographic Portrait
Королева Елизавета II уже более полувека является выдающейся фигурой на мировой арене. Сотни тысяч посетителей Букингемского дворца и Виндзорского замка каждый год привлекают образ этого исключительного монарха, который в значительной степени сформирован работами королевских фотографов, многие из которых являются всемирно признанными практиками своего искусства.Опираясь на беспрецедентную коллекцию официальных портретов королевы Елизаветы II, специально отобранных из архивов Camera Press, агентства, которое представляло несколько поколений королевских фотографов, эта уникальная группа изображений запечатлела некоторые из наиболее значимых королевских моментов. современный век. От первой официальной фотографии маленькой принцессы Елизаветы до коронации 1953 года, от семейных торжеств до многочисленных зарубежных туров королевской семьи — эта жизнь проживалась в объективе.С момента рождения королевы в 1926 году ее фотографировали ведущие фотографы того времени - Сесил Битон, Карш, Сноудон, Личфилд, Джейн Баун, Энтони Крикмей, Рэнкин и многие другие. Результатом является завораживающее представление о Ее Величестве как символе и человеке, монархе и женщине.Известный королевский биограф Филип Зиглер — искусный гид по истории жизни и правления королевы, умело описывающий контекст, в котором были сделаны эти фотографии, и меняющееся общественное восприятие монархии. Редко встречающиеся документальные фотографии дополняют текст Циглера, фокусируя внимание как на повседневных королевских обязанностях, так и на влиянии мировых событий.Вот королева Елизавета II во всей ее глубокой преданности долгу, ее достоинству, ее очарованию и – вне поля зрения мира – ее многочисленным человеческим качествам.Queen Elizabeth II has been a remarkable figure on the global stage for well over half a century. Hundreds of thousands of visitors to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle each year are attracted by an image of this exceptional monarch that has been shaped, in significant part, by the work of the royal photographers, many of them internationally distinguished practitioners of their art.Drawing on an unparalleled collection of official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, especially selected from the archives of Camera Press, the agency that has represented several generations of royal photographers, this is a unique group of images capturing some of the most significant royal moments of the modern age. From the first official photograph of the baby Princess Elizabeth to the 1953 Coronation, and from family gatherings to numerous royal overseas tours, this has been a life lived in the lens.Ever since the Queen's birth in 1926 she has been photographed by the leading photographers of the day - Cecil Beaton, Karsh, Snowdon, Lichfield, Jane Bown, Anthony Crickmay, Rankin, among many others. The result is a mesmerizing insight into Her Majesty as symbol and as human being, monarch and woman.The acclaimed royal biographer Philip Ziegler is an adept guide to the...
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Fermer David Sir Francis Drake
It is the sixteenth century and Spain is a very powerful country. The Spanish King, Philip II, has decided to conquer England. Queen Elizabeth I has other ideas. She knows of a very successful sailor and pirate, Francis Drake, and orders him to stop the Spanish Armada. But has she chosen the right man? Will Sir Francis Drake be able to protect England?
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Lumley Joanna A Queen for All Seasons. A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II
In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated seventy years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. She was Britain's longest reigning monarch and the very first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. A Queen for All Seasons is a perceptive, touching and engaging tribute to this unique woman: a treasure chest of first-hand writings, insights and snapshots of The Queen during key moments of her reign and life, through to her death in September 2022. Joanna Lumley guides us as we meet Princess Elizabeth in 1952, aged just twenty-five, and about to become Queen, and brings us through to the twenty-first century when, in the role of matriarch, The Queen kept the national ship steady through seven decades, including in moments of crisis and suffering. Together this forms a vibrant portrait of the woman herself and the extraordinary role she played.
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Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
A magnificent tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and a celebration of the British royal family. A stunning pictorial biography of Queen Elizabeth II, recounting her childhood, succession to the throne, and her dutiful service as the reigning monarch of Britain. This biography of the Queen also includes the history of the Royal family and the house of Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition features accounts of most of the royal household including the Queen and Prince Philip's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Inside the pages of this biography you'll find: - The complete history of the kings and queens of England and Scotland, explaining the story of succession to the throne over more than 1,000 years - Special features profile royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle - Dazzling photographic galleries showcasing royal regalia, artefacts as well as rare, restricted and exclusive photographs - Visual timelines at the start of each chapter highlight the key milestones in the history of the monarchy For almost 70 years the Queen has been beloved and admired by the British public, the commonwealth, heads of states and many others. Following her ascent to the throne at the age of 27, she's spent her entire life in service of the public and state. This biography celebrates her life through photographs and profiles and provides the reader with insight into the world's most famous royal family members. Teaming with dazzling galleries of royal artefacts, photographic tours, royal residences, and the Royals up close makes this the perfect book for fans of the royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.
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Wilson A. N. The Queen. The Life and Family of Queen Elizabeth II
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Peppa Meets the Queen
Join your favourite pig and find out what happened when Peppa met the Queen. A perfect storybook to remember Queen Elizabeth II.
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Arlen Tessa The Queen's Governess
A crown princess. Her childhood nanny. A shocking betrayal... Marion Crawford is just twenty-two years old when she becomes governess to the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose in 1931. As their beloved 'Crawfie', she is instantly confided in, trusted and immersed in the lives of the royal family. As World War II finally comes to an end, it's clear that Princess Elizabeth has fallen in love. Now heiress presumptive to the British throne, no one believes that Prince Philip of Greece is a suitable husband for the future Queen of England. No one, that is, except for Crawfie. For Crawfie, too, has fallen in love - and has convinced her fiance George that they must wait for Elizabeth and Philip to receive the King's blessing before she leaves the service of the Crown. Yet soon she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Princess Elizabeth and losing the man she loves. But no one ever anticipated the betrayal that will sever her bond with the royal family forever...
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Bast Eva-Maria Die Queen 1. Elizabeth II. Als junge Frau wurde sie zur Königin, als Königin wurde sie zur Legende
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Bast Eva-Maria Die Queen 2. Elizabeth II
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Williams Kate Our Queen Elizabeth. Her Extraordinary Life from the Crown to the Corgis
Celebrate the Queen’s remarkable life with this colourful and charming picture book by historian Kate Williams, taking young readers on an amazing journey through Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades on the throne. Discover everything there is to know about the life and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn all about Elizabeth II’s youth growing up during WWII, how she came to the throne and what it really meant to be the Queen. Along the way, they’ll see her sparkling crown jewels and magnificent palaces. They will meet her beloved corgis, horses and of course, her very famous family – including King Charles III. Plus they’ll discover lots of amazing facts – such as why the monarch has two birthdays, why the Queen loved to wear bright clothing, and why she was a true world record breaker! This is a perfect gift for all the family, remembering the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Bedell Smith Sally Charles
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Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926-2022
Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II carried out her duty with great dedication for more than seven decades. Taschen celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public and private life. Brimming with history, tradition, fashion, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queen's early years rightuntil her passing in 2022.. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the intimacy offamily moments. As much a showcase of top photographers as a r celebration of her remarkable royal life. Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, Patrick Lichfield, Annie Leibovitz and many others.
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Souden David Queen Elizabeth II. A Celebration of Her Life and Reign in Pictures
An official BBC book that celebrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II through photographs, some rarely seen, drawn largely from archives of the BBC. The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II has been at the centre of British life for almost a century. She's led a very public life, seen by millions through photographs, film and television, from the time of her birth in 1926 to the final years of her reign. The embodiment of Britain, she has been a constant, knowledgeable presence in our politics and culture since she came to the throne in 1952. This book celebrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II through photographs and still images, drawn largely from the archives of the BBC, an organisation that received its royal charter only one year after she was born. From her earliest days and first moments of public life, to her Platinum Jubilee and the weddings of her children and grandchildren, this is a lavish tribute to the most public of monarchs, an iconic figure in the hearts and minds of millions throughout the world.
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Williams B. DK Life Stories Queen Elizabeth II
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Brocklehurst Ruth, Millard Anne Sticker Kings & Queens
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Robinson Tony Kings and Queens. Queen Elizabeth II Edition
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