The Life And Times Of King George Vi
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Few monarchs have been thrust so unexpectedly into the crucible of history as King George VI, a man who became sovereign not by ambition but by duty — a defining quality that shaped one of Britain's most consequential reigns. The Life and Times of King George VI chronicles the extraordinary journey of Albert Frederick Arthur George, from his birth in 1895 through the abdication crisis that propelled him to the throne, to his steadfast leadership of a nation enduring the unrelenting pressures of the Second World War and the dawn of a new Elizabethan age before his death in 1952. The narrative captures the intimate contradictions of a deeply private man performing the most public of roles, painting a portrait of quiet courage that resonated deeply with the British people during their darkest hours. Beyond the biographical sweep, this volume situates George VI within the broader transformation of Britain and its Empire during the mid-twentieth century, illustrating how the monarchy itself adapted — shedding imperial grandeur while assuming a more personal, human significance for its subjects. The author's approach balances historical rigour with a warmth befitting its subject, drawing on the rich tapestry of royal archives and contemporary accounts to present a nuanced, authoritative record. For anyone seeking to understand how dignity and resolve can define an era, this account of a reluctant king who became his nation's greatest symbol of resilience is utterly compelling.
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Few monarchs have been thrust so unexpectedly into the crucible of history as King George VI, a man who became sovereign not by ambition but by duty — a defining quality that shaped one of Britain's most consequential reigns. The Life and Times of King George VI chronicles the extraordinary journey of Albert Frederick Arthur George, from his birth in 1895 through the abdication crisis that propelled him to the throne, to his steadfast leadership of a nation enduring the unrelenting pressures of the Second World War and the dawn of a new Elizabethan age before his death in 1952. The narrative captures the intimate contradictions of a deeply private man performing the most public of roles, painting a portrait of quiet courage that resonated deeply with the British people during their darkest hours. Beyond the biographical sweep, this volume situates George VI within the broader transformation of Britain and its Empire during the mid-twentieth century, illustrating how the monarchy itself adapted — shedding imperial grandeur while assuming a more personal, human significance for its subjects. The author's approach balances historical rigour with a warmth befitting its subject, drawing on the rich tapestry of royal archives and contemporary accounts to present a nuanced, authoritative record. For anyone seeking to understand how dignity and resolve can define an era, this account of a reluctant king who became his nation's greatest symbol of resilience is utterly compelling.