George V : Never a Dull Moment by Jane Ridley

George V : Never a Dull Moment by Jane RidleyThe prequel to The Crown: the first truly candid portrait of George V and Mary, the Queen's grandparents and creators of the modern monarchyShortlisted for the Elizabeth Longford Historical Biography prize and the History Reclaimed Book of the Year prizeThe lasting reputation of George V is for dullness. However throughout his reign, the monarch navigated a constitutional crisis, the First World War, the fall of thirteen European monarchies and the

But to no avail

But he's INNOCENT

Freedman shows that military decision-making cannot be separated from civilian priorities and that commanders must now have the sensibility to navigate politics as well as warfare

Wallace also makes a powerful case for the lasting impact of his work

So begins a perilous journey to find his father - a journey that will connect him with his past

and endure endless solitude

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And it turns out the gods of Asgard are preparing for war

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that which keeps him wandering in search of fresh starts