Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs): The Cosmopolitan King

By Richard Davenport-Hines

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141988711
• ISBN13: 9780141988719
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Penguin Monarchs
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.3" x 7.0"