Displaying 1 of 1 2021 Format: Book Author: Larman, Alexander, 1981- author Title: The crown in crisis : countdown to the abdication / Alexander Larman. Publisher, Date: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021. ©2020 Description: xviii, 333 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: A definitive account of the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 draws on archival material and interviews with the king's closest friends to detail the role played by the king's opponents and supporters and the resulting scandal at a time when war was imminent. Subjects: Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1994-1972 -- Abdication Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986 Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Abdication Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1910-1936 Great Britain -- History -- Edward VIII, 1936 Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 9781250274847 (hardcover) System Availability: 5 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 5 Control Number: 1860147 Call Number: 941.084 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 5 # System items in: 5 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1