Before he met the young girl who became Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip had a tumultuous upbringing in Greece, France, Nazi Germany, and Britain. In this authoritative and wonderfully compelling book, acclaimed biographer Eade brings to vivid life the early years of one of the most fascinating and mysterious members of the royal family.
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ISBN: 9780805095449
Physical Description:xx, 347 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.print
Edition:1st Henry Holt ed.
Publisher:New York : Henry Holt, 2011.
General Note: "Originally published as Young Prince Philip: His Turbulent Early Life, in Great Britain in 2011 by Harper Press, London"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Kings of Greece -- House of Battenberg -- Boy's own story -- Family in flight -- Orphan child -- Prep school days -- Dodging the Hitler youth -- Off to Gordonstoun -- Blow after blow -- The man with the plan -- A good war -- Osla and Lilibet -- Steady on, Dickie -- Nothing ventured -- True Brit -- Royal wedding -- Duke of hazards -- Their happiest time -- Second fiddle -- Oh, the future! -- Her liege man.