Gemini Books Group Ltd Prince Philip's Century 1921-2021
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Price: £8.99
Brand: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Description: For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen's burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position - a challenge for anyone - but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen's adviser and closest confidant and was known as such the world over. That said, he was wise enough to recognise his limitations and the constraints of his role. He always seemed to instinctively know when it was time to step back and let his wife take the lead. His job was, after all, to allow her star to shine. Robert Jobson's magnificent biography of the Duke of Edinburgh tells the full story of his remarkable life and achievements, and how, after his marriage in 1947 to Princess Elizabeth, this dedicated military man spent so much of his life dutifully supporting his wife. Though he created a role for himself as a determined moderniser and environmental campaigner, and through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, encouraged young people to reach their potential, it was perhaps his greatest achievement to have been a loyal husband and companion, and a loving father and grandfather. Gemini Books Group Ltd Prince Philip's Century 1921-2021 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781913543099
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ISBN: 9781913543099
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Author: mrs judith naylor
Rating: 5
Review: Absolutely a clear and very readable summary of the century. Very enjoyable.
Author: SLJ
Rating: 3
Review: I really enjoyed many parts of this book and, particularly, getting to discover more about Prince Philip who was far more interesting and funny than I had imagined. It’s a comprehensive look at the Queen’s reign and his success as her consort and though, sometimes, I felt like Prince Philip stopped being the focus at all, I still enjoyed it. It did drag in parts and was rather in need of a proper editor. Words were absent in some sentences, repeated in others and several whole sections were weirdly repeated, too. It made it feel a bit rushed and writing is somehow lacklustre. It feels more that the most delightful stories told here are transcending the quality of the writing. Although I feel a bit harsh saying so. I’m glad I read it precisely because those stories are lovely, and sometimes very funny, and knowing about them and all that the duke has done has helped give me the context of a rather grand and important life. I have to give it three stars, instead of four, only because of the pedestrian way the story is offered. The Duke himself, I think, would deserve the full five stars.
