Life And Times Of His Late Majesty, George the Fourth: With Anecdotes Of Distinguished Persons Of The Last Fifty Years

By George Croly

Book Overview

The book ""Life And Times Of His Late Majesty, George the Fourth: With Anecdotes Of Distinguished Persons Of The Last Fifty Years"" by George Croly is a comprehensive biography of the life and reign of King George IV of England. The book covers the period from his birth in 1762 to his death in 1830, and provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural events that occurred during his reign.The author, George Croly, was a British writer and historian who lived during the 19th century. He was known for his biographical works on prominent figures of the time, and his writing style was praised for its clarity and attention to detail.In this book, Croly provides a detailed account of George IV's life, including his childhood, his ascension to the throne, his tumultuous marriage to Caroline of Brunswick, and his reign as king. He also discusses the political and social events of the time, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Regency Crisis, and the Industrial Revolution.Throughout the book, Croly includes anecdotes and stories about prominent figures of the time, such as Lord Byron, Sir Walter Scott, and William Wordsworth. These stories provide a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the period, and offer insight into the personalities of these famous individuals.Overall, ""Life And Times Of His Late Majesty, George the Fourth: With Anecdotes Of Distinguished Persons Of The Last Fifty Years"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of England's most fascinating monarchs, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, social, and cultural events of the early 19th century.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: 1425499414
• ISBN13: 9781425499419
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"