The Diamond Queen
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Author Description
Published alongside a flagship BBC television series to mark her Diamond Jubilee, this book is an account of The Queen's reign. With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, Andrew Marr turns his attention to the monarch - and to the monarchy, chronicling the Queen's pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself. Arranged thematically, rather than chronologically, Marr dissects the Queen's political relationships, crucially those with her Prime Ministers; he examines her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and her deep commitment to that Commonwealth of nations; he looks at the drastic changes in the media since her accession in 1952 and how the monarchy - and the monarch - have had to change and adapt as a result. Indeed he argues that under her watchful eye, the monarchy has been thoroughly modernized and made as fit for purpose in the twenty-first century as it was when she came to the throne and a "new Elizabethan age" was ushered in.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The Diamond Queen examines the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, focusing on her pivotal but often hidden role at the center of the state and the monarchy itself. Andrew Marr, known for his meticulous research and narrative flair, dissects the Queen's political relationships, particularly with her Prime Ministers, and her deep commitment to the Commonwealth. The book also explores the significant changes in media since 1952 and how the monarchy has adapted, arguing that under her leadership, the institution has been thoroughly modernized for the 21st century.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of the Queen's political relationships with her Prime Ministers.
- Examination of her role as Head of the Commonwealth and her commitment to its nations.
- Discussion of the evolution of media since 1952 and its impact on the monarchy.
- An argument for the modernization and continued relevance of the monarchy in the 21st century.
- Thematic arrangement of content, rather than strict chronological order.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Published to coincide with a major BBC television series and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Andrew Marr's account of the monarch's reign has been noted for its characteristic narrative skill and thorough research. The book is structured thematically to dissect the Queen's political engagements and her role within the Commonwealth. It also addresses the significant shifts in media coverage and public perception over her reign, positing that the monarchy has been effectively modernized under her guidance. The work makes a case for the enduring significance of the institution itself.
Page Count:
418
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
023074852X
ISBN-13:
9780230748521
History
Biography
Non-Fiction
Politics
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