Smith, Sally Bedell
George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Shaped the Monarchy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241638248
- author:
- Smith, Sally Bedell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.2 x 5.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Marriage That Shaped the Monarchy In 1936, the British monarchy was plunged into crisis when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne. His younger brother, King George VI, was thrust into the role, but his shy and sensitive nature made him an unlikely leader. It was his wife, Queen Elizabeth, who provided the support and guidance he needed to overcome his insecurities and become the exceptional leader the country required. Through their marriage, the royal couple not only steered the monarchy out of crisis but also raised their daughter, Princess Elizabeth, to become a beacon of inspiration and devotion. This is the story of their remarkable partnership, a love story that has been largely unknown to the public. Sally Bedell Smith's vivid history captures the courage and resilience of a couple whose actions saved a monarchy, and offers a deeply moving and gripping portrait of a royal marriage that survived betrayal, tragedy, and war.
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