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Andrew Morton

    1 gennaio 1953

    Andrew Morton è rinomato come un biografo di spicco e un'autorità sulla cultura della celebrità moderna. Le sue opere approfondiscono le vite e le carriere di figure influenti, spesso scoprendo dettagli precedentemente sconosciuti e offrendo spunti avvincenti sui loro mondi. Il vivo interesse di Morton per la psicologia e l'impatto sociale dei suoi soggetti è evidente nella sua abilità nel creare ritratti accattivanti e percettivi. Il suo approccio combina il rigore giornalistico con una comprensione della narrazione umana, offrendo ai lettori un apprezzamento più profondo delle personalità che plasmano la nostra cultura.

    Andrew Morton
    The Queen: Her Life
    The Queen
    Elizabeth & Margaret
    Diana
    Diana 1961 - 1997
    Diana
    • Diana

      La Sua Vera Storia

      In a shocking, headline-making story (coming as an NBC TV movie), Andrew Morton goes beyond speculation to present the facts about Princess Diana and her royal marriage--written with the full cooperation and support of Diana's family and friends, who speak freely in a sizzling, insider's tell-all. "Startlingly candid".--People. Includes never-before-seen photographs.

      Diana
      3,7
    • Diana

      Her New Life

      • 245pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The 1992 publication of Andrew Morton's bestseller shook the British royal family, revealing shocking truths about Princess Diana's life. The book disclosed Prince Charles's long-term affair, the sham of their marriage, Diana's struggles with an eating disorder, and her suicide attempts, initially met with disbelief. However, as events unfolded, including the couple's separation in December 1992 and Charles's televised admission of infidelity, Morton's claims were confirmed. Friends hoped this separation would allow Diana to find happiness, but she faced increasing isolation within the royal family, with her children only occasionally by her side. The narrative explores her secret battles and frustrations as she seeks to break free from the constraints of her royal life. With unprecedented access to Diana's close friends and advisers, Morton reveals how she, having become a princess before maturing, is learning to assert her identity beyond the palace's control. The book delves into the infighting and intrigue surrounding this royal crisis, along with Diana's private reflections on her public life, potential remarriage, and her son Prince William's future. Accompanied by 32 pages of striking color photographs, it offers an explosive look at Diana's struggle for autonomy.

      Diana
      4,1
    • Elizabeth & Margaret

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      A captivating and unique biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret, told by the internationally renowned royal biographer Andrew Morton.

      Elizabeth & Margaret
      4,1
    • The Queen

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      The definitive biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, written by the world's best-known royal biographer, Andrew Morton.

      The Queen
      4,1
    • The Queen: Her Life

      • 641pagine
      • 23 ore di lettura

      #1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides a comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign. Elizabeth Windsor, painfully shy, initially dreamed of a quiet life in the countryside, but her uncle's abdication thrust her into the role of heir to the throne. Ascending at just 25, she faced numerous challenges, including family conflicts and public scrutiny, throughout her 70 years as Queen of England. Despite her self-effacing nature, she worked tirelessly to keep the monarchy relevant in a changing world, often encountering resistance from within the institution. The greatest trials came from her own family, including rumors of her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital issues, and the tragic death of Princess Diana, as well as the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In this in-depth exploration, Morton highlights Queen Elizabeth's influence on Britain and the world over the past century. From leading a nation recovering from World War II to navigating today's political landscape, she emerged as a reluctant yet resolute monarch. This narrative showcases a woman of unwavering self-discipline, remembered as a mother and grandmother to Great Britain and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.

      The Queen: Her Life
      4,0
    • William & Catherine

      • 203pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      "The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is one of the most significant royal events of recent times. As second in line to the throne, the elder son of the much mourned Diana, Princess of Wales carries the hopes and expectations of millions of people around the world. As a"commoner" who will become a princess, Catherine brings beauty and freshness to a very traditional union. William and Catherine: their lives, their wedding portrays the histories and characters of the couple, examining their intriguing romance, their engagement and the build-up to the big day itself, as well as covering the wedding in detail. Kate's emergence as a style queen, royal weddings past and present, what the future holds for the royal couple and every fascinating detail about the wedding of the year is explored in this handsome record of an event that will define the British royal family for a century"--Jacket.

      William & Catherine
      3,9
    • Catfantastic 1

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Two of the biggest names in the fantasy field have put together a unique collection of fantastical cat tales for friends of furry felines. Cats work a special magic in these stories from the future, from the past, and from dimensions people never dream of.

      Catfantastic 1
      3,9
    • Moi

      The Making of an African Statesman

      • 216pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      This text traces the life and career of one of Africa's longest serving and most controversial leaders, Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya. Andrew Morton seeks to challenge assumptions about a man routinely written off as a dictator.

      Moi
      3,6
    • A biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret examines their early idyllic youth as the closest of sisters as well as their often fraught relationship after their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne

      Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters
      3,8