Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)

The Cosmopolitan King

Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Nonfiction, History, British
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Author: Richard Davenport-Hines ISBN: 9780241014813
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: February 25, 2016
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Richard Davenport-Hines
ISBN: 9780241014813
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: February 25, 2016
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

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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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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