The Crown: The Official History Behind the Hit NETFLIX Series

The Crown: The Official History Behind the Hit NETFLIX Series is written by Robert Lacey. It is presented as an eye-opening companion to the Netflix acclaimed series The Crown.

Key details

• Author: Robert Lacey
• Companion volume to the Netflix series The Crown
• Covers two decades of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
• Extensively researched
• Includes beautifully reproduced photographs

Synopsis

Written by renowned biographer and historical consultant to the show, Robert Lacey explores the real history that informed the drama of The Crown. The book spans two turbulent decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, focusing on key social, political and personal moments and the effects they had on the royal family and the wider world.

It references events and issues including the Suez Canal Crisis, the US/Russia space race, the legacy of the Duke of Windsor’s collaboration with Hitler, and rumoured difficulties within the royal marriage. Described as a thought-provoking insight into the decades covered on screen, it aims to reveal the truth behind the drama through detailed research and photographic material.