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Edward VII: The Cosmopolitan King (Penguin Monarchs)
Edward VII The Cosmopolitan King - Penguin Monarchs Author: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 stiff; his no less grand, but more relaxed and enjoyable. 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 c... more »ontribution to European diplomacy and?which is little known?to London, laying out the Mall and Admiralty Arch. This overview is as enjoyable as its subject and the age he made.« less