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Power and Glory: Elizabeth II and the Rebirth of Royalty

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Alexander Larman, the master chronicler of the House of Windsor, brings his acclaimed trilogy to a dramatic and poignant conclusion. When the Royal Family took to the balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE Day in 1945, they knew that the happiness and excitement of the day was illusory. Britain may have been victorious in a painful war, but the peace would be no easier. Between the abdication crisis, the death of King George VI, and the ascension of young Elizabeth II to the throne, the continued existence of the monarchy seemed uncertain. And the presence of the former Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, conniving and sniping from the sidelines in an attempt to regain relevance, even down to writing a controversial and revelatory memoir, could only make matters worse. Still, the question of whether or not Elizabeth could succeed and make the monarchy something that once again inspired international pride and even love remained. In Power and Glory, Alexander Larman completes his acclaimed Windsor family trilogy, using rare and previously unseen documents to illuminate their unique family dynamic. Through his chronicling of events like the Royal Wedding, George VI’s death and the discovery of the Duke of Windsor’s treacherous activities in WWII, Larman paints a vivid portrait of the end of one sovereign’s reign and the beginning of another’s that heralded a new Elizabethan Age which would bring power and glory back to a monarchy desperately in need of it. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2024


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250289599


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 1.15 x 9.55 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #728 in Royalty Biographies #1,610 in England History #2,421 in Historical European Biographies (Books)


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    • Love this book.
Format: Hardcover
Alexander Larman is such a brilliant writer. You will love this book. It's the 3rd in this series and I'm so glad I bought it as it completes the whole story of that period.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025 by Olga Russell
    • Great End to a Trilogy
Format: Audiobook
Power and Glory by Alexander Larman is the third in a trilogy about the royal family. The first book is the ‘Crown in Crisis’ which covers the abdication of Edward VIII. The second book is ‘The Windsors at War’ which is set during World War II and ends on VE day. The ‘Power and Glory’ picks up at VE day and continues through the coronation of Elizabeth II. Mr. Larman’s research is incredible. The amount of facts that are in this triology is mind blowing. This portion of the trilogy covers the economic crisis after the war, the King’s failing health and Princess Elizabeth growing up, falling in love with Philip Mountbatten and her assent to the throne. There is also the untidy business of the Duke of Windsor. His continual whining, his need to feel relevant and recognized and the unrelenting push to have his wife receive the title of HRH. I think the average person knows the basic facts from newspapers, television and books. However, Mr. Larman’s writing and research is very compelling. I had some trouble getting bogged down in some of minute details but overall the story of the Windsors is fascinating. The intrigue is so interesting. I was thoroughly pleased with all three books. Mr. Larman’s hard work definitely shows. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024 by Doreen G
    • Power and glory review
Format: Hardcover
Full of historical facts it’s still a fast read and insight to a time in history and people that shaped the world
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • A Look Into The Windsors
Format: Kindle
What started out as a book about the Duke of Windsor during World War II (The Crown In Crisis) has turned into a three book series ending with Power and Glory. We get to see VE day, a royal wedding or two, the death of a king and the ascension of a queen. This book was jam packed full of historical facts and personal stories. I appreciated the depth of primary sources, and of course the way in which Larman is able to give all the facts while still telling a story. I would recommend this book for anyone with an interest in the history of the royal family or world war II. It was a great read/listen. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025 by Jenny B
    • Nicely detailed book for the royalist historian
Format: Audiobook
I didn't realize when I initially requested this that it was the final in a trilogy. I've read a lot about Queen Elizabeth II and her father and uncle so I was able to jump right into the story. Overall I enjoyed the detail that Larman provided in the story, especially about David's trajectory following his abdication; I didn't realize how ostracized he had become from his family. There were a few times when I skimmed over some chapters just due to the monotony of the day to day lives of David and Wallis. Overall a good book for someone who wants to dig deeper into the Windsor family history as they transitioned between three monarchs in a very short amount of time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024 by Beth yurs
    • Another Delightful Book in a Trilogy
Format: Kindle
The book starts off after the war and the people are happy for the King and Queen. In addition, on her 21st birthday, Princess Elizabeth gives her infamous speech promising to dedicate her life to the good of the monarchy. We visit the family’s 4-month trip away to a warm environment while Britain was experiencing an extremely cold winter. This stressed the King immensely as he felt he should be with his people instead of away from them. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip are continuing to be attracted to one another and the possibility of their engagement is discussed. Lascelles is adamantly against it but Mountbatten wants the marriage to happen. The King doesn’t want Elizabeth to become engaged until she is 21 years old. We follow the incredibly bad antics of Edward and Wallis which shows their greediness and total disregard for the royal family. Reminds me of another couple in the news with the same greed and disregard. I’m sure you know who I mean. When Bertie dies, Elizabeth is poised to become queen. She is strong and promises to dedicate her life to this. The book ends on her Coronation day. I enjoyed yet another book about the royal family that I deeply admire. The one person that I have felt had way too much say in royal matters is Lascelles. Ugh. However, Winston Churchill, on the other hand, has always been a favorite of mine. Enjoy! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024 by Connie Fischer
    • Fascinating look at the royal family Fascinating look at the royal family
Format: Hardcover
Review Image by Sara Planz
The concluding book in Alexander Larman's "Windsor Trilogy", Power and Glory, takes us from the fallout of the abdication of King Edward VIII, through the post-WWII years under the reign of KIng George VI, ultimately to his death and the coronation of his daughter Queen Elizabeth II. Larman was able to access unseen documents, letters, and records to give the reader better insight into this pivotal time for the Windsor family and the British Empire. This books goes in-depth into the abdicated King's meddling and desire to be given a role after he stepped aside for love, the love story of Philip and Elizabeth, the terrible toll that leading took on King George VI, along with behind the scenes looks at how the courtiers managed it all. With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, this book serves as a window into the beginnings of her reign as well as the turmoil preceding it. Seeing everything leading up to her coronation laid out in this book, the reader is able to see how much pressure she was to right the royal ship so to speak and bring constancy back to the monarchy. Her father's dedication to his role that ended up killing him, her mother's guidance, and Philip's love and understanding allowed her to become that beloved figure of leadership for decades. As mentioned previously, this is the final book in a history series, but can easily be read as a standalone if you want to concentrate more on the Queen in this pivotal time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024 by Sara Planz
    • Great historical detail
Format: Audiobook
I enjoyed this detailed book which covers the time period during the reign of King George VI and the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. We learn about a young Elizabeth and her wedding as well as her relationship with the King. It is also interesting to draw comparisons between the Duke of Windsor (the King’s brother) and his wife Wallis SImpson and Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. I’m always amazed when I read about royalty at how much power the high ranking staff that work for the various palaces has and how they contribute to the decisions of the Royal Family. With all the difficulties the current members of the Royal Family are experiencing and the issues regarding their relevance it was interesting to read some of the history leading up to current times. This book was well researched and well written. The author had access to an impressive wide variety of correspondence and documents from the Royal Family as well as politicians and world events from that time. It’s the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024 by Booksandchinooks

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