George VI, a New Biography By Patrick Howarth

George VI, a New Biography By Patrick Howarth

Hardcover

ISBN 0091710006

Publisher: Hutchinson 1987

Used-Near Fine, The DJ has some limited signs of wear and tear. Internally clean, no inscriptions,excellent binding. The book is now protected with a cellophane cover.

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.