{"product_id":"queen-mary","title":"Queen Mary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe official biography of Queen Mary, commissioned in 1959 and written by James Pope-Hennessy, provides a remarkable portrait of a remarkable woman and reveals her significant and influential role in the British monarchy. This new edition, with a new foreword by Hugo Vickers, is long out of print. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 704 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 January 2019\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen Mary, the grandmother of the current Queen, was the subject of an official biography that was initially commissioned in 1959. However, the project was put on hold, and in 1992, James Pope-Hennessy was tasked with writing the biography. This was an unusual occurrence, as Queen Consorts were typically not the subjects of official biographies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen Mary's life, contrary to popular belief, was characterized by significant drama and played a more significant and influential role in the affairs of the British monarchy than her public image might have suggested. Pope-Hennessy's biography was a remarkable portrayal of a remarkable woman, drawing upon material from the Royal Archives, private papers, Queen Mary's personal diaries, and letters. The biography received widespread acclaim and praise from the press.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, the book has been out of print for many years, and this new edition, which includes a new foreword by royal biographer and writer Hugo Vickers, aims to bring Queen Mary's story to a wider audience. The book provides a deeper understanding of the woman who played a pivotal role in British history and the monarchy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, Queen Mary's official biography, written by James Pope-Hennessy and now reissued with a new foreword by Hugo Vickers, offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in British history and the monarchy. The book provides a deeper understanding of Queen Mary's life, character, and contributions, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in royal history and the British monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 492g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 198 x 44 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529355031\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Pope-Hennessy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097588068602,"sku":"9781529355031","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/ed34adc6ee5f537d664999efc6eb968d.jpg?v=1626491496","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/queen-mary","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}