1936
The Year of Three Kings
$33.29
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2026
Summary
In December 1936, King Edward VIII made history when he abdicated the British throne. The orthodox story is that he gave up his crown to marry the woman he loved, the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson, who the establishment deemed unsuitable to become Queen.
But now historian Sian Evans suggests instead that a visit the King made, in November 1936, to the distressed areas of South Wales was the tipping point that led to the abdication. Edward VIII’s public sympathy for the unempl…
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: | 25 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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About The Author
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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