George VI: A New Biography

Howarth, Patrick

ISBN 10: 0091710006 / ISBN 13: 9780091710002

Published by Hutchinson, London, United Kingdom, 1987

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The author's authoritative biography, drawing on documents newly released under the 30-year rule, shows how in the course of George VI's reign he was transformed both as a man and as a king, and reveals for the first time his powerful influence on events both in wartime and in peace. The result is a major revaluation of a much-neglected monarch. Illustrated. 292 pp. Date to inside cover. Slight shelf wear to edges and corners of D/J.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: George VI: A New Biography
• Publisher: Hutchinson, London, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091710006
• ISBN 13: 9780091710002
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Autobiographies -Biography sociology -

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Synopsis

George VI became the King with more reluctance and dread than any monarch in English History. When his brothers abdication seemed likely he wrote if the worst happens he would do his best to clear up the inevitable mess. The authors authoritative biography, drawing on newly released documents under the thiry year rule, shows how during George VI's reign he was transformed both as a man and as a King,and reveals for the first time his powerful influence on events both in wartime and in