Elizabeth Regina's long reign was characterized by her unique significance as a modern phenomenon, garnering unprecedented public fascination. Craig Brown does not dwell on why she captivated so many but notes the scale of her fame, highlighted by a funeral viewed by approximately 4 billion people globally. Brown's extensive research, spanning nearly 15 pages of sources, mirrors the depth of the Second Elizabethan Age itself. His tone mixes humor with astute observations, acknowledging the challenges of engaging with an overwhelming volume of material about the royal family.
Throughout her long reign, Elizabeth Regina was one of the strangest phenomena of what may loosely be called the modern era. Her significance seems inexplicable, as so many projected their fantasies upon her.
Her funeral was watched on television by about 4 billion viewers, roughly half the people on the planet, illustrating the unprecedented nature of her fame.
Brown's book about the Queen is extensive, with nearly 15 pages of sources, matching the length and detail of its subject, the Second Elizabethan Age.
Reading too many books about the Queen can feel like wading through candy floss: it may leave one feeling pink and queasy but undernourished in understanding.
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