The King's speech : how one man saved the British monarchy / Mark Logue and Peter Conradi.
Presents the life of the Australian speech therapist who helped the English king, George VI, overcome a lifelong speech disorder and become an eloquent leader of his people during the difficult days of World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781402786761
- ISBN: 140278676X
- Physical Description: xiv, 242 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Sterling, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-232) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | God save the King -- The "common colonial" -- Passage to England -- Growing pains -- Diagnosis -- Court dress with feathers -- The calm before the storm -- Edward VIII's 327 days -- In the shadow of the coronation -- After the coronation -- The path to war -- "Kill the Austrian house painter" -- Dunkirk and the dark days -- The tide turns -- Victory -- The last words. |
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- 22 of 23 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 23 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 941.084 LOG (Text) | 37810435077671 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
