George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy
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Besore Mem Lib
941.084 SM
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941.084 SM
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Subjects
LC Subjects
1895-1952
1900-2002
1900-2002
20th century
20th century
Biographies.
Biography
Elizabeth,
Elizabeth,
George
George -- VI,
George VI, 1936-1952
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain -- Biography
Great Britain -- History
History
History
King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952
Kings and rulers -- Biography
Marriage
Marriage
Marriages of royalty and nobility
Monarchy
Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain,
Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain,
Queens
Royal couples
VI, -- King of Great Britain,
1900-2002
1900-2002
20th century
20th century
Biographies.
Biography
Elizabeth,
Elizabeth,
George
George -- VI,
George VI, 1936-1952
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain -- Biography
Great Britain -- History
History
History
King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952
Kings and rulers -- Biography
Marriage
Marriage
Marriages of royalty and nobility
Monarchy
Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain,
Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain,
Queens
Royal couples
VI, -- King of Great Britain,
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Book
Physical Desc
xxx, 699 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : photographs ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references 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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, S. B. (2023). George VI and Elizabeth: the marriage that saved the monarchy (First edition). 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 First edition, Random House, 2023.
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