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A king's story

1951435 pagesPutnam

Synopsis

This autobiography, written in 1951, chronicles the life of the Duke of Windsor, from his early youth and education to his military service in World War I and extensive international tours. It details his eventual ascension to the throne and the constitutional crisis that led to his abdication. The book culminates with his marriage to Wallis Simpson and the events surrounding it.

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Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. - [source][1] [1]: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Edward_VIII_of_the_United_Kingdom

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Edward VIIIProtagonist
Stanley BaldwinAntagonist
Wallis SimpsonSupporting
Princess VictoriaCameo
King Edward VIICameo

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