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Discover the remarkable story of Edward VIII, the king who abdicated in 1936, in this compelling trade paperback biography. This extraordinary book offers a unique perspective on Edward's life, delving into his unpublished memoir and previously unseen archival materials. With insightful accounts and striking transcripts, Edward VIII's own words reveal the personal struggles and reflections of a man who changed the course of royal history forever. Praise from notable publications like The Daily Mail and The Telegraph highlights its importance, marking it as the most consequential book on Edward VIII to emerge in decades. This brand new edition, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2023, caters to history enthusiasts and royal family followers alike, providing a captivating blend of memoir and royal family history. Whether you're a fan of biographies or seeking knowledge about the British monarchy, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Enjoy free shipping on this intriguing trade paperback, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Remember, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399723947
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
''An astonishing account...' --- The Daily Mail
'... an extraordinary new portrait of the former King, his recollections and feelings'. --- The Telegraph
'Tippett has made a remarkable archival discovery...the most consequential book to appear on Edward VIII since Ziegler's official biography thirty years ago'. --- Ted Powell, author of King Edward VIII: An American Life
'... an insightful blend of memoir and royal family history'. --- Publishers Weekly
'... an efficient and thorough recounting of the events as they unfolded in 1936... with striking transcripts of interviews conducted with Wallis'. --- The Sunday Times
'This is an extraordinary book which aims to shed new light on this often maligned figure who irreversibly changed the course of royal history'. --- Harper's Bazaar
'A compelling read that breaks new ground'. --- Irish Daily Mail
'A first-rate biographical study . . . This valuable book allows a tragic king to speak with frankness across the years'. --- The House Magazine
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The real story of Edward VIII - the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 - told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources.
Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry's autobiogr
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399723947
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
''An astonishing account...' --- The Daily Mail
'... an extraordinary new portrait of the former King, his recollections and feelings'. --- The Telegraph
'Tippett has made a remarkable archival discovery...the most consequential book to appear on Edward VIII since Ziegler's official biography thirty years ago'. --- Ted Powell, author of King Edward VIII: An American Life
'... an insightful blend of memoir and royal family history'. --- Publishers Weekly
'... an efficient and thorough recounting of the events as they unfolded in 1936... with striking transcripts of interviews conducted with Wallis'. --- The Sunday Times
'This is an extraordinary book which aims to shed new light on this often maligned figure who irreversibly changed the course of royal history'. --- Harper's Bazaar
'A compelling read that breaks new ground'. --- Irish Daily Mail
'A first-rate biographical study . . . This valuable book allows a tragic king to speak with frankness across the years'. --- The House Magazine
***
The real story of Edward VIII - the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 - told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources.
Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson - King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. But whilst preparing the manuscript for his published and mostly ghostwritten book - which, unlike Prince Harry's autobiogr