George V : the unexpected king
Cannadine, David, 1950-2014
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For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on frequent public appearances, family values and duty. George V was an effective war-leader and inventor of 'the House of Windsor'. In an era of ever greater media coverage - frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast - George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. He was also the only British monarch to take his role as Emperor of India seriously.
Main title:
George V : the unexpected king / David Cannadine.
Author:
Cannadine, David, 1950-, author
Imprint:
London : Allen Lane, 2014.
Collation:
x, 120 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 19 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780141976891 (hbk)9780141976907 (ebook)
Dewey class:
941'.083'092
LC class:
DA573
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
269482