The King: The Life of Charles III
Book by Christopher Andersen
DETAILS
Publisher : Gallery Books (November 8, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 480 pages ISBN-10 : 1501181599 ISBN-13 : 978-1501181597 Item Weight : 1.3 pounds Dimensions : 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Royalty Biographies #32 in Presidents & Heads of State Biographies #48 in Rich & Famous Biographies , From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen comes a vivid and unsparing yet sympathetic portrait of one of the most complex and enigmatic figures of our time: Charles, who has taken his place on the throne after being the oldest and longest-serving heir in British history. Since the day Charles Philip Arthur George was born, he has been groomed to be King. After more than seventy years of waiting, he finally ascends the throne. The King examines the private life of this historically important and controversial figure, set against the grand, thousand-year sweep of the British monarchy. This richly detailed biography covers it all, from his military training to his marriage to Lady Diana, through their separation and her tragic death to his marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles. In the process, it provides a balanced but fully honest look into the life of the new monarch. This book will tell you what the King—a man who has remained something of an enigma, shrouded in speculation and intrigue—is really like. The King is the first biography of Charles since he has become monarch and serves as an authoritative chronicle of his life. Read more
REVIEW
Having followed the Royal Family for over 40 years I was very interested in reading this book & was happy to see it arrive yesterday. Read late into the night to finish. I feel that Mr. Anderson is trying to paint a "warts & all" picture of King Charles & this book is full of fascinating previously unknown facts. But more than a few times I rolled my eyes thinking, "what a Kiss A$$ Anderson is". He is hugely sympathetic to the new King. Hugely. Diana in particular comes off badly & Anderson even brings up the old "Hewitt" Chestnut. Poor Chuck is the theme throughout the book & I found it got old for me. So while I totally enjoyed this book, I felt Mr. Anderson polished up Charles at the expense of everyone else in his life.
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