George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy
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New York, NY : Random House, 2023.
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xxx, 699 pages, [32] pages of unnumbered plates] : illustrations (black and white) portraits, photographs ; 25 cm.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002 -- Marriage.
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002.
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952 -- Marriage.
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952.
Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Royal couples -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002 -- Marriage.
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002.
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952 -- Marriage.
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952.
Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Monarchy -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Royal couples -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Published
New York, NY : Random House, 2023.
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 575-670) and index.
Description
"When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by Queen Elizabeth II special access to the letters and diaries of George VI and Elizabeth, to tell the story of how their love, devotion, and strong marriage led George VI to overcome insecurities and difficulty speaking and to become an exceptional leader. His wife Elizabeth, a pretty, confident, and outgoing woman, who became known later in life as "the Queen Mum," simultaneously strengthened and advised her temperamental husband, while raising the future Queen Elizabeth II (who at an early age was educated to lead, and fell in love at 15 with Prince Philip) and Princess Margaret. Sally Bedell Smith explores how this loving and devoted marriage helped the king and queen meet the challenges of leading the country through war, London during the blitz, their relationship with Winston Churchill, their visit with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington and Hyde Park, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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Adult,Brodart.
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Adult,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, S. B. (2023). George VI and Elizabeth: the marriage that saved the monarchy . Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948-. 2023. George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948-. George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy Random House, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sally Bedell. George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy Random House, 2023.
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