Description
| Product ID: | 9780141988719 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Penguin Monarchs |
| Title: | Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) |
| Subtitle: | The Cosmopolitan King |
| Authors: | Author: Richard Davenport-Hines |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, History, British & Irish history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1900 - c 1914 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackLike 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. The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperback |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-06-28 |