King's Counsellor: Abdication and War: the Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles
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Author: Alan Lascelles
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 512
Tommy Lascelles' diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile: the bulk of the book is WWII as seen from a key courtier - Lascelles is first assistant and soon Private Secretary to the King and Queen. The last part, enititled Royal Crises, is post-war. Here is Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her grandson George Harewood (Lascelles' second cousin) and Princess Margaret's relationship with the equerry, Peter Townsend. There is one additional element: Winston Churchill. Lascelles shows the PM and the King and how they worked together. Nor did Churchill always get his own way. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries, his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history.
Author: Alan Lascelles
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 512
Tommy Lascelles' diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile: the bulk of the book is WWII as seen from a key courtier - Lascelles is first assistant and soon Private Secretary to the King and Queen. The last part, enititled Royal Crises, is post-war. Here is Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her grandson George Harewood (Lascelles' second cousin) and Princess Margaret's relationship with the equerry, Peter Townsend. There is one additional element: Winston Churchill. Lascelles shows the PM and the King and how they worked together. Nor did Churchill always get his own way. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries, his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history.
Format: Secondhand, Paperback
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Alan Lascelles
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 512
Tommy Lascelles' diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile: the bulk of the book is WWII as seen from a key courtier - Lascelles is first assistant and soon Private Secretary to the King and Queen. The last part, enititled Royal Crises, is post-war. Here is Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her grandson George Harewood (Lascelles' second cousin) and Princess Margaret's relationship with the equerry, Peter Townsend. There is one additional element: Winston Churchill. Lascelles shows the PM and the King and how they worked together. Nor did Churchill always get his own way. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries, his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history.
Author: Alan Lascelles
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 512
Tommy Lascelles' diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile: the bulk of the book is WWII as seen from a key courtier - Lascelles is first assistant and soon Private Secretary to the King and Queen. The last part, enititled Royal Crises, is post-war. Here is Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her grandson George Harewood (Lascelles' second cousin) and Princess Margaret's relationship with the equerry, Peter Townsend. There is one additional element: Winston Churchill. Lascelles shows the PM and the King and how they worked together. Nor did Churchill always get his own way. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries, his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history.
King's Counsellor: Abdication and War: the Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles
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