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Edward VII: The Cosmopolitan King

By Richard Davenport-Hines

Book information

Publisher
Allen Lane
Year
2016
ISBN
978-0-241-01481-3
ASIN
B017I6KZYY
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
21 MB (21569133 bytes)
Series
Penguin Monarchs
Pages
131\0
Topic
History\\Memoirs, Biographies
Time added
2017-06-25 21:36:25
20th Century,Biographies & MemoirsBritish historyEdwardian AgeEnglandHistoryKing Edward VIIKingsLeaders & Notable PeopleModern (16th-21st Centuries)Penguin MonarchsRoyalty

Description

Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalties 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.

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