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Richard Davenport-Hines Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) (Hardback). Title: Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs). Series: Penguin Monarchs. 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. Further DetailsTitle: Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) Condition: New Subtitle: The Cosmopolitan King Author: Richard Davenport-Hines Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 0241014808 EAN: 9780241014806 ISBN: 9780241014806 Publisher: Allen Lane Genre: Biography Topic: History Release Date: 02/25/2016 Description: 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. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 186mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 20mm Item Weight: 232g Series: Penguin Monarchs Release Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.