Prinny and His Pals Author:Tom Ambrose From the first biography of George IV in 1831 to the last in 2001, Mad King George's son has commonly been ridiculed as a weak, selfish, and incompetent spendthrift, barely tolerated by his ministers, loathed by most of his family, and dependent on the emotional support of grasping mistresses. However, acclaimed historian Tom Ambrose has uncover... more »ed new details on `Prinny' that suggest that, for all his faults, George IV just may have been the most humane and amusing of all British monarchs, notwithstanding his love of the high life. Central to the story is the vast array of friends that populate a remarkable reign as Prince Regent and King. This warm, funny and affectionate portrait displays George at his very best: delighting some of the finest minds of his generation and easily winning over his subjects and his family.« less