Princes at war
the British Royal Family's private battle in the Second World War
by Deborah Cadbury
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A very unusual biography of the four brothers of the royal family during the Abdication crisis of 1936 as well as the war years until the death of George VI. Traces the self confidence and loyalties of the King and the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent from light hearted young men to their responsibilities in marriage and as soldiers and leaders of men. The war is seen as a tragedy for their cousins in Greece, Scandinavia and the Balkans in the greater tragedy of humanity. Very critical of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Well researched and annotated with official records and illustrations.
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Kings and rulers, Princes, World War, 1939-1945, History, Biography, Abdication, 1936, Windsor, edward, duke of, 1894-1972, George v, king of great britain, 1865-1936, George vi, king of great britain, 1895-1952, Windsor, house of, World war, 1939-1945, great britain, Great britain, history, 20th century, World war, 1939-1945, biography, Abdication, Great britain, historyPlaces
London, Paris (France), Nassau (Bahamas)Times
1936-1952
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Originally published: 2015.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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