Philip Ziegler

King Edward VIII

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ISBN 13:: 9780007481019
author:: Philip Ziegler
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperPress
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 672
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.8 cm
Genre:: Biography, British Royalty, , Biography and True Stories / Biography: general / Biography: royalty, 20th century, Modern period, c. 1500 onwards / 20th century, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, Biography & Aut
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The King Who Gave Up His Throne for Love Philip Ziegler's authoritative biography tells the complex story of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have voluntarily renounced the throne. With unique access to the Royal Archives, Ziegler sets the record straight on this fascinating figure, moving beyond myths and legends to reveal a nuanced portrait. From his glamorous existence as Prince of Wales to his long decline in semi-exile in France, Edward's life is examined with unflinching honesty. At its heart is an exploration of his all-consuming passion for Wallis Simpson, which led to his dramatic abdication. This is a story that is both elegant and devastating. This biography offers a convincing portrait of Edward VIII, shedding new light on the events that shaped his life and reign.

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