Edward VII: The Cosmopolitan King
Richard Davenport-Hines
Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalties 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.
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Рік:
2016
Видавництво:
Allen Lane
Мова:
english
Сторінки:
131
ISBN 10:
0241014816
ISBN 13:
9780241014813
Серії:
Penguin Monarchs
Файл:
EPUB, 20.57 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2016