Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781788701822 Publisher: Blink Publishing Age Range: Adult Overview Discover the true history behind Netflix's award-winning drama The Crown in this compelling companion by the show's own historical consultant, Robert Lacey. Covering the pivotal years of 1956 to 1977, this official history unpicks fact from fiction across two of the most turbulent decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, it's essential reading for royal history enthusiasts and fans of the series alike, offering fresh insight into the personal and political dramas that shaped the modern monarchy. About the Book Written by Robert Lacey, the historical consultant behind Netflix's The Crown , this official companion volume delves into the real events that inspired the second and third seasons of the acclaimed series. Spanning 1956 to 1977, Lacey guides readers through a turbulent chapter of British history, examining how global and domestic crises intertwined with the private life of the young Queen. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the fierce US/Russia space race, to the uncomfortable legacy of the Duke of Windsor's wartime dealings with Hitler, and the persistent rumours surrounding the royal marriage, this book pulls back the curtain on the decades depicted on screen. Extensively researched and featuring beautifully reproduced photographs throughout, it stands as both a rigorous historical record and an engaging read for anyone who has been captivated by the Netflix drama. Lacey's unique access and decades of expertise on the Queen and the royal family bring authority and colour to every chapter, making this far more than a simple tie-in - it's a genuinely revealing work of royal and social history in its own right. Readers come away with a richer understanding of how the private struggles and public duties of Elizabeth II collided during some of the most defining years of her reign, and how those real events were reimagined for the screen. Written by the official historical consultant to Netflix's The Crown Covers the real events behind seasons two and three of the hit series Extensively researched with beautifully reproduced photographs Perfect companion read for fans of the show and royal history buffs Brand new paperback copy, ideal as a gift or personal read Explores pivotal moments including the Suez Crisis and the Space Race About the Author Robert Lacey is a renowned British historian and the author of numerous international bestsellers. He served as the historical consultant on the award-winning Netflix series The Crown and wrote its official companion volumes. For nearly forty years, Lacey has written extensively about Queen Elizabeth II, making him one of the world's foremost experts on her reign and the wider royal family. His landmark biography Majesty remains a definitive study of the British monarchy, a subject on which he lectures internationally and appears regularly on television. Why You'll Love This Book For anyone hooked on Netflix's The Crown , this is the perfect way to separate drama from documented history, told with authority, warmth and genuine insider insight from the show's own historical consultant. Please Note: Book cover, edition or ISBN may vary slightly from image shown; you will receive the current UK edition available at time of dispatch.