Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} What Manner of Man Is This The Duke of Windsor's Years in by What Manner of Man Is This​?​ What Manner of Man Is This? is a unique and incisive look at an important but largely ignored period of the life of the Prince of Wales who was heir to the British throne and became King of England, Edward VIII, in 1936. A mere ten months later he abdicated the throne to marry a twice- divorced American, Mrs. Wallis Simpson in what was at once the scandal of the century and the love story of the age. Many books have been written about the royal couple, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, but this focuses exclusively on The Duke's tenure as Royal Governor of The Bahamas in a tumultuous era during which major events and programs occurred including the murder of Sir Harry Oakes, the richest man in the British Empire at that time, all set against the backdrop of World War II raging in Europe. This book also stands apart from others because its author, Sir Orville Turnquest, speaks with the authority and credibility of someone who has occupied the very same office as the Duke of Windsor. Sir Orville did not, however, come from a royal or aristocratic family but rather, in sharp contrast to his predecessor, he came from an area of Nassau inhabited by the underprivileged black community and thus provides a perspective that could not be more different from those of a former King of England. What Manner of Man Is This? is an insider's look at a vital part of Bahamian history with the island nation's emergence from slavery and the African diaspora to a prominent role in world history. "To his credit, Turnquest has written a book that is not a sanitized biography of The Duke of Windsor but rather an incisive examination of a small but enormously important slice of the life of this notorious man, a former King of England. . . . Sir Orville Turnquest, orator, top litigator and esteemed elder statesman as former Governor General and head of state of The Bahamas, has shown the insight and courage to give his country and the world an extraordinary book about a man and a nation that converged at a critical time in global and Bahamian history." --Sir Sidney Poitier, from the Foreword of What Manner of Man Is This? "An insightful, informative book and important addition to the literature of the development of The Bahamas. . . . Turnquest has produced an easy, readable history of the period, well-informed by his own personal experience as a young black, who overcame the absence of opportunities gifted to the Duke of Windsor to become the Duke's successor in the office of Governor General of an independent Bahamas." --Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas. "What a fascinating story! . With simple, yet powerful language the author has captured the essence of the life and times of the period factually, graphically and senstively. A great read!!" --Dame , Former Governor General of The Bahamas. "The elements could not be more conducive to a fascinating read: a world at war, a sleepy but strategically-located British colony, a great love story, a former king as governor of a tiny colony, the beginning of social upheaval. Sir Orville weaves all these elements together to produce a highly readable book." The Tribune. Tv Spotlight For Sir Orville’S Book On The Windsor Years. Sir Orville Turnquest, former Governor General of The Bahamas, at the launch of his book, pictured below, at Government House. ​Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff. Sign in to favorite this Discuss Comment, Blog about Share this Email, Facebook, Twitter. A television special about Sir Orville Turnquest and his recently published book ‘What Manner of Man is This, The Duke of Windsor’s Years in The Bahamas’ will air this Sunday on ZNS. The half-hour show featuring Sir Orville’s findings about the former King of England who was posted to The Bahamas as royal governor from 1940-1945 and the author’s official presentations of the book will air at 8.30 pm on channel 211 on cable television and will also stream live online. “The fascination with the Duke of Windsor continues to this day,” said Sir Orville, who served as governor general from 1995-2001. “He was a man who grew up as royalty, became King of England for a period of ten months and abdicated the throne to wed the woman he loved, a woman who had been married twice before.” When the former king who captured the world’s attention gave up the throne, he was posted to The Bahamas, an assignment others might have relished, but he considered banishment. Sir Orville, an historian, author and respected Queen’s Counsel senior legal authority, spent 15 years researching and writing. With a foreword by Sir Sidney Poitier and praise by others, including another former Governor General Sir , the book was launched on December 5. In the first week of sales, the book set records as the fastest-selling book by a Bahamian author in history, according to a press release from the author’s public relations team. “Only Harry Potter sold faster,” said Logos Book Store owner Ricardo Munroe, who watched as people lined up for up to an hour on December 9 for a book signing. The book is published by Grant’s Town Press and is available in most major book stores and gift shops. See The Tribune’s Weekend section on Friday for Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s take on Sir Orville’s book. What Manner of Man Is This? The Duke of Windsor's Years in The Bahamas. What Manner of Man Is This? is a unique and incisive look at an important but largely ignored period of the life of the Prince of Wales who was heir to the British throne and became King of England, Edward VIII, in 1936. A mere ten months later he abdicated the throne to marry a twice- divorced American, Mrs. Wallis Simpson in what was at once the scandal of the century and the love story of the age. Many books have been written about the royal couple, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, but this focuses exclusively on The Duke's tenure as Royal Governor of The Bahamas in a tumultuous era during which major events and programs occurred including the murder of Sir Harry Oakes, the richest man in the British Empire at that time, all set against the backdrop of World War II raging in Europe. This book also stands apart from others because its author, Sir Orville Turnquest, speaks with the authority and credibility of someone who has occupied the very same office as the Duke of Windsor. Sir Orville did not, however, come from a royal or aristocratic family but rather, in sharp contrast to his predecessor, he came from an area of Nassau inhabited by the underprivileged black community and thus provides a perspective that could not be more different from those of a former King of England. What Manner of Man Is This? is an insider's look at a vital part of Bahamian history with the island nation's emergence from slavery and the African diaspora to a prominent role in world history. ''To his credit, Turnquest has written a book that is not a sanitized biography of The Duke of Windsor but rather an incisive examination of a small but enormously important slice of the life of this notorious man, a former King of England. . . . Sir Orville Turnquest, orator, top litigator and esteemed elder statesman as former Governor General and head of state of The Bahamas, has shown the insight and courage to give his country and the world an extraordinary book about a man and a nation that converged at a critical time in global and Bahamian history.'' --Sir Sidney Poitier, from the Foreword of What Manner of Man Is This? ''An insightful, informative book and important addition to the literature of the development of The Bahamas. . . . Turnquest has produced an easy, readable history of the period, well-informed by his own personal experience as a young black, who overcame the absence of opportunities gifted to the Duke of Windsor to become the Duke's successor in the office of Governor General of an independent Bahamas.'' --Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas. ''What a fascinating story! . With simple, yet powerful language the author has captured the essence of the life and times of the period factually, graphically and senstively. A great read!!'' --Dame Ivy Dumont, Former Governor General of The Bahamas. ''The elements could not be more conducive to a fascinating read: a world at war, a sleepy but strategically-located British colony, a great love story, a former king as governor of a tiny colony, the beginning of social upheaval. Sir Orville weaves all these elements together to produce a highly readable book.'' What Manner of Man Is This?: The Duke of Windsor's Years in The Bahamas by Orville A Turnquest (Paperback, 2016) The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. 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CELEBRATING an achievement 15 years in the making, loved ones and colleagues gathered at Government House for the launch of former Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest’s book on the Duke of Windsor’s reign in The Bahamas. The highly-anticipated book “What Manner of Man is This, The Duke of Windsor’s Years in The Bahamas” takes an historical lens to the Duke’s governance and impact on the fledgling colony, a departure from tomes written about the controversial royal couple. It has been heralded as “an unvarnished fresh look” at a crucial period in Bahamian history by Sir Sidney Poitier, who pens the foreword. Sir Orville presented his first copy to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling at a brief ceremony celebrating the book’s worldwide publication yesterday. The fifth governor general of an independent Bahamas, Sir Orville served from 1995 to 2001. At the event, he explained that he was inspired to write the book during his tenure as governor general as he sought to learn more about the early occupants of the residence. He thanked attendants for their effort and expressed hope that they will enjoy reading the historical offering. The Duke served as royal governor of The Bahamas from 1940-1945 after he abdicated the throne as King of England in order to marry the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson. While the world revelled in what was portrayed as both one of the greatest love stories of all time and the scandal of the century, the reality for The Bahamas was that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor viewed his assignment as royal governor as severe punishment, banishment to a far-flung island country without any of the trappings of a royal life. Though they gave of themselves personally in times of crisis, they never truly warmed to the people of the island nation, nor did they reciprocate the warmth with which Bahamians showered them. Turmoil surrounded his tenure in this island nation – the Burma Road Riots, the Bay Street Fire, The Project, The Contract and the still-unsolved murder of Sir Harry Oakes, the richest man in the world at the time. The Duke’s friendship with a German industrialist who had taken refuge in The Bahamas during World War II further aroused suspicion and, moreover, he never denied his affiliation and friendship with those who British allies would have considered their most bitter enemies. He also never entertained a black Bahamian at Mount Fitzwilliam (Government House), though black Bahamians were so excited to see the “romantic couple” that they insisted on a ceremony at Clifford Park to welcome them to The Bahamas when only a private ceremony had been planned. At yesterday’s launch, Sir Orville’s publisher Diane Gedymin of Grant’s Town Press, spoke warmly of the elder statesman, whose tireless conviction to his family, and the Bahamian people, she had come to love and respect. In her brief heartfelt remarks, she noted that his dedication to truth seeking was the driving force behind the publication. Accolades have also come from former Prime Minister , who called the work “insightful, informative”. Mr Ingraham noted that Sir Orville “has produced an easy, readable history of the period, well-informed by his own personal experience as a young black, who overcame the absence of the opportunities gifted to the Duke of Windsor to become the Duke’s successor in the office of governor general of an independent Bahamas.” Other praise came from Tribune Publisher Eileen Carron, two former Governors General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Dame Ivy Dumont and from Lyford Cay resident Harry Oakes. The book will be available at all major bookstores in New Providence, , Harbour Island and Abaco as well as the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas and The Linen Shop on Bay Street, Nassau. An eBook is available at international online retailers.