Elizabeth N. (LizfromTexas) reviewed on 7/10/2013 + 8 more book reviews

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This book covers Prince Philip from birth until his marriage to Queen Elizabeth II. There is a chapter on their early marriage years. Prince Philip had a rough upbringing with his deaf mother spending several years in psychiatric clinics beginning when he was 8 years old. His father went off and lived with his mistress. Philip was pretty much an orphan. He lived in France, Britain, Greece and Nazi Germany. Some of his relatives fought with the Nazis. He was described in this book as being "singular vitality, and dash---self-confident, opinionated, and devastatingly handsome." He was also very intelligent with considerable charm but had "volcanic outbursts". I enjoyed the book especially as it covered Prince Philip and offers an insight into how politics and war effected people.

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