Edward VII : the cosmopolitan king
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Edward VII : the cosmopolitan king
（Penguin books）（Penguin monarchs, . The Houses of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha and Windsor）
Penguin, 2018, c2016
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Edward VII : 1901 1910
Edward VII : 1901
Edward the Seventh
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-[128] ) and index
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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.
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