King George VI. The Life and Reign of the Heir to the Windsor Dynasty, Head of the British Empire during World War II

The renowned English historian John Wheeler-Bennett created a portrait of George VI of England, perhaps more respected and loved in his country than other monarchs. With unlimited access to the royal archives, the author presented a detailed biography of this extraordinary personality. After graduating from the Royal Naval College in Osborne, Prince Albert, in his activities as a naval officer, Duke of York and King of Great Britain, always showed calm courage and determination. He learned to fly, traveled the world, and fought in the Battle of Jutland during World War I.

Following Edward's abdication from the throne at the age of forty-one, the prince was forced to become king. He managed to demonstrate the ability to act decisively in emergencies, and he behaved this way throughout his life. George VI became the first reigning British monarch to visit America. During the war, the king and queen bolstered the morale of Britain; Londoners remember that both monarchs refused to leave the city during the devastating bombings. The book contains rare photographic materials.