Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)
  • Published: 1 March 2016
  • ISBN: 9780241014806
  • Imprint: Allen Lane
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $39.99
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Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)

The Cosmopolitan King

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1 Mar 2016
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15 Jul 2018
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1 Mar 2016
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Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers in a collectible format

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.
  • Published: 1 March 2016
  • ISBN: 9780241014806
  • Imprint: Allen Lane
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $39.99
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About the author

Richard Davenport-Hines

Richard Davenport-Hines was born in 1953 and lives in London. His first book was awarded the Wolfson Prize for History and Biography in 1985. He is the author of Auden, Sex, Death and Punishment, The Macmillans, Gothic and The Pursuit of Oblivion.

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