Like 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.
Product details
- Hardback | 160 pages
- 129 x 186 x 20mm | 232g
- 01 Nov 2017
- Penguin Books Ltd
- ALLEN LANE
- London, United Kingdom
- English
- 0241014808
- 9780241014806
- 310,640
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