Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)
The Cosmopolitan King
Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Nonfiction, History, British
| 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.
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.
