Who's in, who's out : the journals of Kenneth Rose. Volume one, 1944-1979
Rose, Kenneth, 1924-20142018
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Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer and historian made objective observation a sculpted craft. His impeccable social placement located him within the beating heart of the national elite for decades. He was capable of writing substantial history, such as his priceless material on the abdication crisis from conversations with both the Duke of Windsor and the Queen Mother. Yet he maintained sufficient distance to achieve impartial documentation while working among political, clerical, military, literary and aristocratic circles. Relentless observation and a self-confessed difficulty 'to let a good story pass me by' made Rose a legendary social commentator, while his impressive breadth of interests was underpinned by tremendous respect for the subjects of his enquiry. Brilliantly equipped as Rose was to witness, detail and report, these journals vividly portray some of the most important events and people of the last century.
Main title:
Who's in, who's out : the journals of Kenneth Rose. Volume one, 1944-1979 / edited by D.R. Thorpe.
Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2018.
Collation:
xxii, 617 pages ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The 1940s -- The Early 1950s -- 1955 -- 1956 -- 1957 -- 1958 -- 1959 -- 1960 -- 1961 -- 1962 -- 1963 -- 1964 -- 1965 -- 1966 -- 1967 -- 1968 -- 1969 -- 1970 -- 1971 -- 1972 -- 1973 -- 1974 -- 1975 -- 1976 -- 1977 -- 1978 -- 1979.
ISBN:
9781474601542
Dewey class:
941.085092
Language:
English
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BRN:
347858
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 941.085092 ROS | Available |