The platinum queen : over 75 speeches given by Britain's longest-reigning monarch / foreword by Jennie Bond ; additional text by Derek Wyatt.
The platinum queen : over 75 speeches given by Britain's longest-reigning monarch / foreword by Jennie Bond ; additional text by Derek Wyatt.
Alternate Title
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Over 75 speeches given by Britain's longest-reigning monarch
75 speeches given by Britain's longest-reigning monarch
Publication Date
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2022
Publication Information
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London : Allen & Unwin,
Physical Description
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255 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Speeches, addresses, etc., English.
Queens -- Great Britain.
Queens -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Geographic Term
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Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.
Additional Contributors
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Bond, Jennie.
Wyatt, Derek.
Summary
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For the first time, all 70 of the Queen's Christmas speeches are published together in full, along with additional feature speeches made at significant points in her life. Organized by decade, each chapter opens with a narrative essay on the key events that follow, providing an important contextual backdrop to the speeches. From times of national and global turmoil, including wars, terror attacks and health crises, to times of joy, such as the new millennium and the Olympics, 'The Platinum Queen' is a testament to Elizabeth's unwavering resolve, faith and dedication to her role.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781838956721
| Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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| Conception Bay South (ACS) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 941.085092 P69 | Checked In |