Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in Fine dust-jacket.

Michael Korda's Wordly Goods tells the story of George VI, the last king of England, as he negotiates the difficult transition from monarchy to democracy. Korda deftly captures the complexities of the era, from the political machinations of the prime minister, Neville Chamberlain, to the tense social tensions created by the rapid changes in technology and society. The book culminates in the King's dramatic broadcast to the nation on the night of the abdication, which marked the end of an era.; 8vo; $7.00.