Graham Viney
Last Hurrah: The 1947 Royal Tour of Southern Africa and the End of Empire
Last Hurrah: The 1947 Royal Tour of Southern Africa and the End of Empire
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The Last Hurrah is a fascinating but often overlooked book that provides insight into the formation of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Empire. It is based on a single royal trip to southern Africa in 1947 and is filled with rare photographs and detailed information about the tour. The book also offers an intimate portrait of the royal family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. The tour was a show of imperial solidarity and a recognition of South Africa's contribution to the Allied cause during the Second World War.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
The British Empire was at its peak,and the royal family was on a tour of southern Africa.
The tour was a huge success,and the royal family was feted by the people of South Africa.
But the tour was also a moment of transition.
The British Empire was beginning to unravel,and the royal family was beginning to feel the effects.
The Last Hurrah is a fascinating book that tells a great deal about the formation of the Queen.
It draws on a single royal trip - the 1947 royal tour of southern Africa - and provides a detailed account of the tour and the royal family.
The book is meticulously researched and provides a wealth of information about the royal family and the history of southern Africa.
It is also an intimate portrait of the royal family, providing a glimpse into their lives and their relationships.
The Last Hurrah is a superb achievement, graceful, readable, deeply researched and enhanced by rare photographs.
It is a must-read for anyone interested in the royal family and the history of southern Africa.
Weight: 684g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472143181
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