Edward VII: The Cosmopolitan King
Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalties of their central figures: hers grand, imperial, and stiff; his no less grand, but more relaxed and enjoyable. 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. This overview is as enjoyable as its subject and the age he made.
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Edward VII: The Cosmopolitan King
Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalties of their central figures: hers grand, imperial, and stiff; his no less grand, but more relaxed and enjoyable. 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. This overview is as enjoyable as its subject and the age he made.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780241014806 |
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Publisher: | Penguin UK |
Publication date: | 11/01/2017 |
Series: | Penguin Monarchs |
Pages: | 160 |
Product dimensions: | 4.80(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.70(d) |
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