BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Books on the Royal Family (page 2)

NONFICTION

Released: Jan. 10, 2012

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN: THE LIFE OF A MODERN MONARCH

by Sally Bedell Smith

"God save the Queen. She is a human being, and an extraordinary one at that."

A microscopically detailed portrait of the reigning Queen of England. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: Jan. 3, 2012

THE REAL ELIZABETH: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

by Andrew Marr

"A perceptive history of the British monarchy under the management of the current Queen--just not the "intimate" one promised by the title."

A title that sets an impossible standard, with predictable results. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: Nov. 8, 2011

PRINCE PHILIP: THE TURBULENT EARLY LIFE OF THE MAN WHO MARRIED QUEEN ELIZABETH II

by Philip Eade

"Calorie-rich fare for those who enjoy snacking on royal stories."

The author of Sylvia, Queen of the Headhunters (2007) returns with a flattering account of Philip, who could have become King of Greece but instead married the woman who would be queen. Read full book review >