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PublisherOrion Publishing Group, The Limited
ISBN-101474618200
ISBN-139781474618205
eBay Product ID (ePID)15050382748
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Book TitleKing's Counsellor : Abdication and War: the Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles Edited by Duff Hart-Davis
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicDiaries & Journals, Modern / 20th Century, Personal Memoirs
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Literary Collections, History
AuthorAlan Lascelles
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight21.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-435352
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsOffers fascinating and hitherto unseen glimpses of some of the most significant figures of our age ... however, none emerges more engagingly than the diarist himself-- SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, Elegant and precise ... a revealing glimpse into the drawing rooms of the great during the years of crisis and victory ... Lascelles was an excellent judge of character, and posterity has almost always proved him right-- EVENING STANDARD, Most - though by no means all - of the facts we know already: it is the angle from which they are viewed and the humour and intelligence of the observer which make these diaries both brilliantly entertaining and historically priceless-- SPECTATOR, This fascinating volume is as much a contribution to royal legend as to the history of the war-- DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dewey Decimal941.084092
SynopsisThe diaries of 'Tommy' Lascelles - as featured in the Netflix hit THE CROWN 'Brilliantly entertaining and historically priceless' Spectator 'Fascinating ... as much a contribution to royal legend as to the history of the war' Daily Telegraph As Assistant Private Secretary to four monarchs, 'Tommy' Lascelles had a ringside seat from which to observe the workings of the royal household and Downing Street during the first half of the 20th century.These fascinating diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published.This compelling account also includes Princess Margaret's relationship with Peter Townsend, and throws an intriguing new light on the way in which King George VI and Winston Churchill worked together during the Second World War. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history., 'Brilliantly entertaining and historically priceless' Spectator 'Fascinating ... as much a contribution to royal legend as to the history of the war' Daily Telegraph As Assistant Private Secretary to four monarchs, 'Tommy' Lascelles had a ringside seat from which to observe the workings of the royal household and Downing Street during the first half of the 20th century. These fascinating diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. This compelling account also includes Princess Margaret's relationship with Peter Townsend, and throws an intriguing new light on the way in which King George VI and Winston Churchill worked together during the Second World War. Lascelles was a fine writer - like most of the best diaries his are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history.
LC Classification NumberDA566.9.L337A3 2020
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- 06. Jun. 2025
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I have watched ‘The Crown’ four times so far and I always learn something new each time. One of my favorite characters is “Tommy” and I was thrilled there was a book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
