1936
The year that changed British history forever
$32.82
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
22 December 2026
Summary
1936 is a fresh and compelling reappraisal of a momentous year in British history - one that saw three monarchs on the throne in the space of twelve months.
In December 1936, King Edward VIII made history when he abdicated. The orthodox story: he gave up his crown for the woman he loved, the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson - a match the establishment deemed unsuitable for a Queen.
Historian Sian Evans argues otherwise. She points to the King’s November …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399722773 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399722778 |
| Author: | Sian Evans |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 22 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 523g |
| Dimensions: | 184mm x 316mm x 474mm |
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Sian Evans
Sian Evans is a cultural historian who has worked for the National Trust, the V&A and the Design Museum. She is the author of several works of social history, including:
- Queen Bees: Six Brilliant and Extraordinary Society Hostesses Between the Wars
- Maiden Voyages: Women and the Golden Age of Transatlantic Travel
- Mrs Ronnie
- The Manor Reborn
- Life Below Stairs
Born in Cardiff, she lives in London.
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