The Life And Times Of King George VI: 1895-1952
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
A sovereign forged in duty rather than ambition, King George VI stands as one of the twentieth century's most quietly heroic figures — and this commemorative volume chronicles his remarkable life from his birth in 1895 to his death in 1952 with reverence and rich pictorial detail. Thrust onto the throne following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, the man known to his family as Bertie guided the British nation through the darkest hours of the Second World War, steadying a people under siege with a resolve that belied his own personal struggles, including his famous battle to overcome a debilitating stammer. Published in the immediate aftermath of the King's passing, this Colorgravure production captures the full sweep of a reign defined by quiet courage, constitutional fidelity, and an unshakeable bond with the British Commonwealth. Its lavish photographic spreads and authoritative prose present a portrait of a monarch who never sought the crown yet wore it with uncommon grace, making it an invaluable period document for students of royal history and admirers of the era alike. As the father of Queen Elizabeth II and the last Emperor of India, George VI presided over the twilight of an empire — a story whose echoes resonate far beyond the dates inscribed on his memorial.
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
A sovereign forged in duty rather than ambition, King George VI stands as one of the twentieth century's most quietly heroic figures — and this commemorative volume chronicles his remarkable life from his birth in 1895 to his death in 1952 with reverence and rich pictorial detail. Thrust onto the throne following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, the man known to his family as Bertie guided the British nation through the darkest hours of the Second World War, steadying a people under siege with a resolve that belied his own personal struggles, including his famous battle to overcome a debilitating stammer. Published in the immediate aftermath of the King's passing, this Colorgravure production captures the full sweep of a reign defined by quiet courage, constitutional fidelity, and an unshakeable bond with the British Commonwealth. Its lavish photographic spreads and authoritative prose present a portrait of a monarch who never sought the crown yet wore it with uncommon grace, making it an invaluable period document for students of royal history and admirers of the era alike. As the father of Queen Elizabeth II and the last Emperor of India, George VI presided over the twilight of an empire — a story whose echoes resonate far beyond the dates inscribed on his memorial.