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'Andrew Marr's absorbing new book leaves no doubt about the pivotal role played by the Queen herself . . . As a leading broadcaster, Marr has been able to watch the Queen at first hand, and the more he has seen of her the more impressed he has become. As you would expect, he is particularly acute on the political aspects of constitutional monarchy, but he also writes perceptively about individual members of the Royal Family, notably Prince Philip' --Mail on Sunday - 4 star review
'Next year's Diamond Jubilee will be marked by a clutch of royal biographies. Marr's line as a former political journalist guarantees that his own offering does not simply sink in the sea of sugary platitudes.' --Express
'Both Andrew Marr and Robert Hardman are serious students of their subject. Both write well and thoughtfully . . . both books contain a lot of information which will be new . . . Marr is particularly interesting on the relationship between the Queen and the BBC . . . So which to read? If you want what is primarily a biography, go for Marr. If it is the institution that interests you, go for Hardman. If you are an enthusiastic monarchy-watcher, read both.'
--Philip Ziegler, the Spectator
`Books of quality are appearing in advance of next year's Diamond Jubilee...Andrew Marr approached the subject as a former (youthful) republican won over in The Diamond Queen.' --Hugo Vickers, The Lady
'Next year's Diamond Jubilee will be marked by a clutch of royal biographies. Marr's line as a former political journalist guarantees that his own offering does not simply sink in the sea of sugary platitudes.' --Express
'Both Andrew Marr and Robert Hardman are serious students of their subject. Both write well and thoughtfully . . . both books contain a lot of information which will be new . . . Marr is particularly interesting on the relationship between the Queen and the BBC . . . So which to read? If you want what is primarily a biography, go for Marr. If it is the institution that interests you, go for Hardman. If you are an enthusiastic monarchy-watcher, read both.'
--Philip Ziegler, the Spectator
`Books of quality are appearing in advance of next year's Diamond Jubilee...Andrew Marr approached the subject as a former (youthful) republican won over in The Diamond Queen.' --Hugo Vickers, The Lady
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Published alongside a flagship BBC television series to mark her Diamond Jubilee, this book is an account of The Queen's reign
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101 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not often compelled to review, but this book deserves high praise. At first I wasn't sure about Marr straying into royal territory - I've always enjoyed his previous books about the history of Britain, but thought a book about the Queen and the monarchy might not be up my street, or his! Quite the opposite in fact - Marr lends his characteristic lightness of touch and pithy turn of phrase to the queen's sixty-year reign, revealing a fascinating portrait of the monarchy, but also of the nation. More than anything you come away with a wonderful sense of the Queen herself; the incredible itinerary she keeps up is much talked about, but Marr makes you realise quite how much she has contributed to the nation during her reign. It's a balanced account, full of insights and food for thought and you don't have to be a royalist to enjoy it.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Andrew Marr gives a very clear and interesting account of the Queen's life and reign, with particular emphasis on the immense amount of work she does. it is an excellent book to recommend as reading to any of those tiresome people who say 'the Queen doesn't do anything' or 'what use is the Queen?'. Actually, she is a lot of use, as this book clearly shows. Read this and decide if you could keep up with her for even a day, let alone for 60 years.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is not a comprehensive biography, instead Marr cleverly interweaves elements of the Queen's personal life alongside the workings of the monarchy to show how they both shape each other and consolodate the position of the monarchy. This is a truly fitting analysis and tribute of a dutiful woman.
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Enjoyable and entertaining.
I enjoyed this because of the writing syle, it is well written and tells just the right amount of personal anacdotes while also attending to the broad wsweep of history. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Yorkie Talkie
The Diamond Queen
A great buy and so well written. Even if you are not a 'Royalist' it is a keen and non-emotive addition to the history of our country. Well worth the read.
Published 14 days ago by parkedixon
A one-dimensional read
I was interested to read this book as I had heard a lot about it, but I stopped reading it halfway through because it became boring. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Jimmymanc
A Journalist's History of the Queen
As ever, Andrew Marr writes with ease and fluency. Not an in-depth history or biography but an easy to read summary of her life so far.
Published 22 days ago by Geoff
Diamond
A great read, you learn something new everyday - brings recent history to life, seems more interesting when you know a bit of background - recommended!
Published 1 month ago by Rita
Excellent book, well written and very absorbing
The book has proved to be a very good complement to the TV series, and is much more comprehensive than expected; Even now I'm barely half way through, but every time I open it up,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian Evans
The Diamond Queen by Andrew Marr
The sleeve notes about the author inform us that he read English at Cambridge University. One would not conclude so from the many solecisms in this overlong book which... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Roger F. Kilshaw
NOTHING TO MARR OUR JOY.....................?
The only thing remotely new and refreshing in this latest offering of Andrew Marr's is the littering of the pages with factual inaccuracies, poor grammar and silly mistakes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Christopher
HUGE omission
Two stars. Sorry, Andrew, it should be two-and-a-half but I don't have that option. If you fill in the rest of the information in a follow-up book, you'll get the rest of your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. RM KLEPPMANN
The diamond Queen. Andrew Marr
Excellent book full of factual information, lovely snippets and good photos. The author has 0bviously researched this topic extremely well.
Published 1 month ago by Polly Wolly
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