Edward viii biography book

Then, a mere eleven months after becoming King, Edward VIII threw everything away to marry the woman he loved—Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. In this superbly written biography, Philip Ziegler paints a graceful, balanced, and utterly mesmerizing portrait of the life and times of Edward VIII. In this engaging and well-written biography, the Prince of Wales/Edward VIII/Duke of Windsor comes across as a man of arrested development, a man who never truly grew up. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
In this masterly authorized biography, Philip Ziegler reveals the complex personality of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to have voluntarily renounced the throne.