Edward VIII
by Frances Donaldson
This is the definitive biography. France Donaldson’s is the one which best captures the ambiguous spirit of Edward VIII.
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“I think this is the definitive biography (of him). There have been others, notably by Philip Ziegler who wrote the official biography. But France Donaldson’s is the one which best captures the ambiguous spirit of Edward VIII. I have put it on the list for two reasons – because of its shrewd depiction of the king’s character and failings, but also because those were the mechanical reasons that propelled the little Princess Elizabeth into the main line of succession.” Read more...
Robert Lacey, Biographer
