Thorns in the Crown: The Story of the Coronation and what it Meant for Britain (Hardback) - Barry Turner
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The first book to explore the challenges facing the Royal Family on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation
THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE QUEEN
It is 1952 and Britain is changing. The Second World War is over, but the country is still scarred, recovering from six years of horror and still in the grip of food rationing. The British Empire is crumbling as countries fight for their independence both literally and physically. And George VI, the king who had refused to abandon London, is dead.
Thorns in the Crown is the story of a country on the precipice, divided between those who held firm to old values and traditions and those who were fighting for modernity and progression. Featuring memories and reflections of those who were part of the coronation, Barry Turner presents a unique look at Britain as it came to terms with the second Elizabethan age.
About the Author
Barry Turner is a bestselling historian whose many books include Suez 1956, When Daddy Came Home (with Tony Rennell), Karl Doenitz and the Last Days of the Third Reich (Icon, 2015) - 'a page-turning narrative' (Daily Mail) - and The Berlin Airlift (Icon, 2017) - 'a fine piece of popular history' (BBC History). His latest book, Waiting for War, was published by Icon in 2019.
- Contributor:
- Barry Turner
- Imprint:
- The History Press Ltd
- Publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- Release Date:
- 06 Jan 2022
- Number of Pages:
- 224
- Binding:
- Hardback
- ISBN13:
- 9780750998130
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