Judd, Denis
George VI
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780760711
- author:
- Judd, Denis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- I.B.Tauris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 13.6 x 21.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, British Royalty,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George VI: A Biography of the Unlikely King Denis Judd's biography tells the story of Prince Bertie's transformation into King George VI, from his struggles with shyness and inadequacy to his unexpected accession to the throne in 1936. The author provides a fascinating reassessment of the man who bore the weighty responsibility for restoring the nation's confidence in their monarchy following his elder brother's abdication. Judd sheds light on George VI's marriage to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons and how it changed the direction of the young prince's life, as well as his dignified presence during World War II, which functioned as a beacon of reassurance to civilians and military alike. This biography offers a nuanced portrayal of a monarch who, despite being born into a position of power, struggled with personal demons. Denis Judd's work provides a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of George VI's life, revealing a man who, through his well-judged performance, rescued the British monarchy in its time of need.
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