George VI and Elizabeth: the marriage that saved the monarchy
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9780525511632
9780593677735
9780525511656
9780593677735
9780525511656
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| Grouping Title | george vi and elizabeth the marriage that saved the monarchy |
| Grouping Author | sally bedell smith |
| Grouping Category | book |
| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2024-04-29 03:07:59AM |
| Last Indexed | 2024-04-29 03:15:11AM |
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Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948-
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"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"--
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Biographies
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002 -- Marriage
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952 -- Marriage
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
Elizabeth, -- Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, -- 1900-2002 -- Marriage
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952
George -- VI, -- King of Great Britain, -- 1895-1952 -- Marriage
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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George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy
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George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy / Sally Bedell Smith
George VI and Elizabeth The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy
George VI and Elizabeth The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy
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George VI and Elizabeth
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the marriage that saved the monarchy
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Elizabeth
George
History
Kings and rulers
Marriage
Marriages of royalty and nobility
Monarchy
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Queens
Royal couples
Elizabeth
George
History
Kings and rulers
Marriage
Marriages of royalty and nobility
Monarchy
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