The authorised life story of the king who gave up his throne for love, by one of our most distinguished biographers. In this masterly authorized biography, Philip Ziegler reveals the complex personality of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have voluntarily renounced the throne. With unique access to the Royal Archives, Ziegler overturns many myths about Edward and tells his side of the story - from his glamorous existence as Prince of Wales to his long decline in semi-exile in France. At the heart of the book is an unflinchingly honest examination of Edward's all-consuming passion for Wallis Simpson, which led to his dramatic abdication. Elegant and devastating, this is the most convincing portrait of Edward ever published.
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'Philip Ziegler is a master of biographical narrative ...Seldom has such exhaustive research been made so compellingly readable' Michael Holroyd 'Ziegler has told Edward's story with consummate skill' Sarah Bradford, Sunday Times 'Beautifully written and constructed' Michael Bloch, Sunday Telegraph 'Ziegler writes with urbanity and generosity but is unflinching in his judgements ... an exemplary biography' Richard Davenport-Hines, Times Literary Supplement 'A splendid book of impeccable scholarship, admirably written, moving, ironical and at times very amusing ...' Robert Blake, Country Life 'A book of such compelling interest and frankness that it is difficult to put down ... a very fine book' New York Times Book Review 'I found Ziegler's book riveting' Paul Barker, Listener 'He writes brilliantly' Christopher Hudson, Evening Standard
About the Author
Philip Ziegler was born in 1929 and educated at Eton and Oxford. He was a diplomat before becoming an editorial director at the publishers William Collins. His many books include acclaimed biographies of William IV, Lady Diana Cooper, Lord Mountbatten and Harold Wilson, as well as the classic history of the Black Death. His authorised biography of Edward Heath won the Elizabeth Longford Prize in 2011.
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What a guy (sarcasm)
Feb 26 2013
By toby
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The author provides an indepth look at this man and his wife. By the end of the book, I find "King Edward" a very shallow, selfish, egotistical individual. His spouse wasn't much better. Perhaps they deserved each other.
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Nov 15 2012
By Penny P
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I read this book avidly ... found it to be exceptionally interesting, albeit rather long winded in parts, but well worth the insight it gives into a man who must have been totally lacking in something in his psyche. Was it his childhood which caused this? Or was he just totally besotted with Wallis? Good read.
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Well researched if a little opinionated
May 31 2012
By Anne C
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This account of the life of Edward VIII fills in some blanks about the king. His early life and family relationships are recounted in some detail and well supported by letters and documents. This sets a good foundation for the rest of the book where his abdication and post abdication life are discussed. Wallis Simpson appears a bit one dimensional but this is after all a book about the former King so perhaps that is appropriate. All in all a good supplement to the other books out there about his life.
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