Long before her tragic death, Diana, Princess of Wales was a
beloved modern icon, relatable to the general public in a way that
transcended the barrier between royal and commoner. As a member of
the royal family in an age of mass media, her fairy-tale wedding
to, and painful divorce from, Prince Charles was played out on the
world stage. Later, her humanitarian work for the Red Cross, her
campaigns against landmines, and her work with the sick, especially
AIDS victims, added a compassionate element to the royal family in
the eyes of the world--and the world, ten years later, still hasn't
gotten enough of Lady DI. This objective, accessible volume
explores Diana's fascinating life, including her aristocratic
upbringing, her whirlwind engagement to Prince Charles, their rocky
marriage, her role as mother and her sons' coming of age in her
absence, her post-divorce status as global humanitarian icon, the
media's frenzied treatment of her death, and her charitable legacy.
A timeline of key events, vibrant images, and a bibliography of
print and nonprint sources supplement the work.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Greenwood Biographies |
Release date: |
April 2008 |
First published: |
May 2008 |
Authors: |
Martin Gitlin
|
Dimensions: |
242 x 160 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
133 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-34879-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-34879-0 |
Barcode: |
9780313348792 |
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