Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)

The Cosmopolitan King

Richard Davenport-Hines

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English

Penguin
15 July 2018

Biography: historical, political & military; History; British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000

Series: Penguin Monarchs

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series- short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback

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.

By: Richard Davenport-Hines
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 181mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 98g
ISBN: 9780141988719
ISBN 10: 0141988711
Series: Penguin Monarchs
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 July 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Davenport-Hines is the author of biographies of Dudley Docker, W. H. Auden, Marcel Proust, Lady Desborough and Maynard Keynes. He has written histories of sex, drugs, arms-dealing, the sinking of the Titanic and the Profumo Affair as well as editing three volumes of correspondence and journals of Hugh Trevor-Roper.