The Crown The Official Companion, Vo..., Robert Lacey
The Crown The Official Companion, Vo..., Robert Lacey
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The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 1
Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and the Making of a Young Queen (1947-1955)

Author: Robert Lacey

Narrator: Alex Jennings

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2017


Synopsis

The official companion to the critically acclaimed Netflix drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown by Peter Morgan, featuring additional historical background and exclusive images.
 
Starring Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, Netflix's original series The Crown, created by Peter Morgan and growing out of his Oscar-winning movie The Queen starring Helen Mirren, paints a unique and intimate portrait of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This official companion to the show's first season is an in-depth exploration of the early years of Elizabeth II's time as Queen, complete with extensive research, additional material, and exclusive, beautifully reproduced images.
     One of the show's most powerful themes is that royals do not choose their duty; it is thrust upon them. Princess Elizabeth never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her not only a throne to fill but a global institution to govern. Crowned at twenty-five, already a wife and mother, follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen while facing her own challenges within her own family. This is the story of how Elizabeth II drew on every ounce of strength and British reserve to deal with crises not only on the continent but at home as well.
     Written by bestselling historical biographer Robert Lacey, who also serves as the show's historical consultant, this official companion provides an in-depth exploration from behind the palace gates. Relive the majesty of the first season of the hit show, with behind-the-scenes photos, meticulously researched images from the time, and more.

About The Author

Robert Lacey is the historical consultant to The Crown, having worked previously with Peter Morgan on his Oscar-winning movie The Queen. As a renowned British historian and the author of numerous international bestsellers, including Majesty, his pioneering biography of Queen Elizabeth II, Robert has been writing about the Queen and her extraordinary life for more than 40 years. He is the ideal companion to explain and reveal the secrets of her long reign. www.robertlacey.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zosi on December 27, 2019

3.5 stars. As interesting as book 1, but this volume felt a bit rushed. It’s shorter than the first volume even though this one covers twice as many episodes, and it shows. The first volume was constructed with lots of pictures, notes on characters, and stills from the show-but this one doesn’t have......more

Goodreads review by Colleen on September 29, 2023

If you love the Crown this will give you an insight of what is real and what is fiction. This book is truly an eye opener of the royal family.......more

Goodreads review by pannasnape on August 09, 2022

3,5 ⭐️ Bardzo ubogo w porównaniu do pierwszego tomu. Dobrze napisane i kilka nowych informacji, których nie było w serialu......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on February 13, 2020

The Crown: The Official Companion Volume 2 provides some useful background information for Seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown series on Netflix but it is far less detailed than Volume 1, which is about the first season of the same series. Lacey quickly summarizes historical events such as the Suez crisis......more

Goodreads review by Mary on April 25, 2020

The history comparison (to the tv series) is still fascinating, but the substantial format differences (fewer, smaller pictures, less detail overall) between this book and the first one took some time to get over.......more


Quotes

"You need this book if you’re watching The Crown.New York Post

“If you love the drama series starring Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, you’ll dig The Crown: The Official Companion. Parade

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The book dives deeper into royal history than the show and is visually impressive." Washington Post