Albert and the Belgians: Portrait of a King

By Charles d'Ydewalle

Book Overview

""Albert and the Belgians: Portrait of a King"" is a biographical book written by Charles D'Ydewalle. The book is about King Albert I of Belgium, who ruled the country from 1909 until his death in 1934. The book examines Albert's life and reign, focusing on his leadership during World War I, his efforts to modernize and strengthen Belgium, and his personal life and relationships. The author also explores the broader historical and political context of Albert's reign, including the challenges faced by Belgium as a small, neutral country in the midst of the Great War. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, ""Albert and the Belgians"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of Belgium's most important and influential monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162786523
• ISBN13: 9781162786520
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"