Edward VII : The Cosmopolitan King, Paperback by Davenport-Hines, Richard, Br...
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Edward VII : The Cosmopolitan King, Paperback by Davenport-Hines, Richard, Br.... Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. 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. Edward VII : The Cosmopolitan King, Paperback by Davenport-Hines, Richard, ISBN 0141988711, ISBN-13 9780141988719, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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.
