Mountbatten: The Official Biography by Philip Ziegler is a comprehensive life story of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl of Burma, covering his military career, political roles, and personal life. Ziegler draws on extensive archival material, interviews, and family papers to portray Mountbatten not only as a distinguished naval officer and wartime commander but also as the last Viceroy of India. The …
Mountbatten by Philip Ziegler is an authoritative and comprehensive biography of Lord Louis Mountbatten, one of the most influential British military leaders and statesmen of the 20th century. Drawing on exclusive access to personal papers, government documents, and private interviews, Ziegler presents Mountbatten’s life from his early naval career, his leadership during World War II as Supre…