| Edward VII Contributor(s): Davenport-Hines, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0141988711 ISBN-13: 9780141988719 Publisher: Penguin Group OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Royalty - Biography & Autobiography | Political - History | Europe - Great Britain - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 941.082 |
| Series: Penguin Monarchs |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.3" W x 7" (0.20 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalities of their central figures: hers grand, imperial and pretty stiff; his no less grand, but much more relaxed and enjoyable. This book conveys Edward's distinct personality and significant influences. To the despair of his parents, he rebelled as a young man, conducting many affairs and living a life of pleasure. But as king he made a distinct contribution to European diplomacy and - which is little known - to London, laying out the Mall and Admiralty Arch. Richard Davenport-Hines's book is as enjoyable as its subject and the age he made. |