{"title":"Philip Ziegler","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Ziegler is a distinguished British author and historian renowned for his insightful biographies and compelling historical narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a captivating storytelling ability, Ziegler brings historical figures and events to life through his meticulously researched works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ziegler’s fascinating portrayal of the tumultuous period \u003cem\u003eBetween the Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, which elegantly examines the complex era between the First and Second World Wars. This book offers a vivid tapestry of political, social, and cultural shifts that shaped the modern world. For those interested in British monarchy and its enduring influence, Ziegler’s expertly crafted biography of \u003cem\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the life and legacy of one of the longest-reigning queens in history, offering readers an intimate glimpse into her reign and her personal journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Ziegler’s collection of books presents an opportunity to journey through pivotal moments in history, offering not only the stories of influential individuals but also the broader contexts in which they lived. Whether you’re an enthusiast of history, military affairs, or personal accounts, Ziegler’s works promise enlightening reads that are both educational and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-ii-by-philip-ziegler-9780500026359","title":"Queen Elizabeth II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA revised edition of a compelling photographic history of Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, from her first official photograph as a baby in 1926 to her Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Each of the book's chapters begins with a text by bestselling historian and biographer Philip Ziegler, covering the key royal and historical events of the period, with some contextual photographs, followed by a sequence of plates in chronological order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 200 images of the Queen by internationally distinguished photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Lord Snowdon, and Rankin, the Queen is captured in a variety of poses, from formal photographs as a working monarch to intimate portraits relaxing with her family at Balmoral and Windsor. All the images have been officially approved by the Palace, making this the only illustrated book that anyone will ever need on Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845564879084,"sku":"9780500026359","price":121.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/84453482366.jpg?v=1758886228"},{"product_id":"between-the-wars-by-philip-ziegler-9780857055231","title":"Between the Wars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAt the end of 1918, one prescient American historian began to write a history of the Great War. \"What will you call it?\" he was asked. \"The First World War,\" was his bleak response.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBetween the Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Philip Ziegler examines the major international turning points—cultural and social as well as political and military—that led the world from one war to another. His approach is panoramic, touching on all parts of the world where history was being made, examining Gandhi's March to the Sea and the Chaco War in South America alongside Hitler's rise to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the tragic story of a world determined that the horrors of the First World War would never be repeated, yet committed to a path which in hindsight was inevitably destined to end in a second, even more devastating conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter bears the unmistakable stamp of Ziegler's scholarship: a keen eye for the telling anecdote, elegant and fluid prose, and calm and fair judgments. In a world that grows ever more uncertain, its perspective on how hopes of peace can dissolve into the promise of war becomes more relevant with each passing day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848538280172,"sku":"9780857055231","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3477843482493.jpg?v=1758985563"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/philip-ziegler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}