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George VI and Elizabeth
by Sally Bedell Smith
I did not think I would be able to squeeze this book in before the end of the month. But I did it. At 11:56 on March 31st I finished this book.
It’s worth mentioning that this book basically ends at 70%. The final 30% is references and sources, which really speaks to how well researched this book is.
Queen Elizabeth gave the author permission to research in the Royal Archives at Windsor castle and granted her access to the Queens archives.
I was so impressed with the amount of information presented in this book, and equally impressed with the delivery. This is an informative, non fiction, which can sound daunting, but it was so interesting.
One thing that struck me while reading this book, that never occurred to me in the past, is how different the world would look had Edward VIII remained King. When you read about his Nazi ties and sympathies, the war could have ended quite differently.
This is a great book to read if you have an interest in historical non fiction and a must read for those with an interest in the Monarchy.
It’s worth mentioning that this book basically ends at 70%. The final 30% is references and sources, which really speaks to how well researched this book is.
Queen Elizabeth gave the author permission to research in the Royal Archives at Windsor castle and granted her access to the Queens archives.
I was so impressed with the amount of information presented in this book, and equally impressed with the delivery. This is an informative, non fiction, which can sound daunting, but it was so interesting.
One thing that struck me while reading this book, that never occurred to me in the past, is how different the world would look had Edward VIII remained King. When you read about his Nazi ties and sympathies, the war could have ended quite differently.
This is a great book to read if you have an interest in historical non fiction and a must read for those with an interest in the Monarchy.