The King and the Christmas Tree: A heartwarming story and beautiful festive gift for young and old alike - Hardcover

Wilson, A. N.

 
9781786580900: The King and the Christmas Tree: A heartwarming story and beautiful festive gift for young and old alike
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 178658090X ISBN 13: 9781786580900
Verlag: Manilla Press, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

Every December, a huge Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. Bedeckedin lights, it is a shimmering, festive beacon in the heart of London. But evenmore enchanting than the twinkling decorations and scented pine is the storybehind the tree; a story of loyalty, friendship and resistance.On a cold evening in 1940, German w arships made their w ay tow ards Oslo. Itseemed inevitable that Norw ay, like so many other European nations, w ould soonsubmit to the Nazi regime. But the country's indomitable King Haakon VII refused tosurrender. Making his escape through his country tow ards the safe haven of Britain,King Haakon became an icon of hope for his people. And so, over seventy yearslater, the tree in Trafalgar Square remains as an enduring gift of thanks fromNorw ay to the people of Britain.In The King and the Christmas Tree historian A. N. W ilson artfully w eaves togetherthis tale of courage and friendship betw een nations. Richly illustrated andbeautifully told, it is a delightful Christmas cracker for everyone, young and oldalike.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

A. N. Wilson holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is a prolific and award-winning biographer and celebrated novelist. He lives in North London.

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Verlag
Manilla Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2021
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
178658090X
ISBN 13 
9781786580900
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Anzahl der Seiten
176
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