Edward VII : the cosmopolitan king
Davenport-Hines, R. P. T. (Richard Peter Treadwell), 1953-2016
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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.
Main title:
Edward VII : the cosmopolitan king / Richard Davenport-Hines.
Imprint:
London : Allen Lane, 2016.
Collation:
160 pages ; 19 cm.
Series title:
ISBN:
9780241014806 (pbk)0241014808 (pbk)9780241014813 (ebook)
Dewey class:
B EDW
LC class:
DA567
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
307694