H.R.H. Prince Philip: Duke Of Edinburgh
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
Born into Greek and Danish royalty yet forged entirely by his own remarkable will, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands as one of the most complex and compelling figures in modern British history. George Baker's biography chronicles the extraordinary life of a man who navigated the turbulent waters of 20th-century Europe — from a displaced royal childhood to the quarterdeck of the Royal Navy, and ultimately to the side of the world's most famous monarch for over seven decades. Baker presents a portrait that moves beyond the ceremonial to uncover the steel and intellect beneath the public persona, detailing Philip's tireless charitable work, his pioneering Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, and his pivotal — if often misunderstood — role as royal consort. Written with the admiring yet clear-eyed tone of a post-war biographer, this account captures a man perpetually ahead of his time, leaving the reader to wonder whether history will ever fully reckon with his true influence on the modern Crown.
Author: George Baker
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
Born into Greek and Danish royalty yet forged entirely by his own remarkable will, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands as one of the most complex and compelling figures in modern British history. George Baker's biography chronicles the extraordinary life of a man who navigated the turbulent waters of 20th-century Europe — from a displaced royal childhood to the quarterdeck of the Royal Navy, and ultimately to the side of the world's most famous monarch for over seven decades. Baker presents a portrait that moves beyond the ceremonial to uncover the steel and intellect beneath the public persona, detailing Philip's tireless charitable work, his pioneering Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, and his pivotal — if often misunderstood — role as royal consort. Written with the admiring yet clear-eyed tone of a post-war biographer, this account captures a man perpetually ahead of his time, leaving the reader to wonder whether history will ever fully reckon with his true influence on the modern Crown.