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Download or read book Edward VII written by Christopher Hibbert and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-06-12 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting biography that vividly captures the life and times of the last Victorian king. To his mother, Queen Victoria, he was "poor Bertie," to his wife he was "my dear little man," while the President of France called him "a great English king," and the German Kaiser condemned him as "an old peacock." King Edward VII was all these things and more, as Hibbert reveals in this captivating biography. Shedding new light on the scandals that peppered his life, Hibbert reveals Edward's dismal early years under Victoria's iron rule, his terror of boredom that led to a lively social life at home and abroad, and his eventual ascent to the throne at age 59. Edward is best remembered as the last Victorian king, the monarch who installed the office of Prime Minister.
Download or read book The Heir Apparent written by Jane Ridley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE BOSTON GLOBE This richly entertaining biography chronicles the eventful life of Queen Victoria’s firstborn son, the quintessential black sheep of Buckingham Palace, who matured into as wise and effective a monarch as Britain has ever seen. Granted unprecedented access to the royal archives, noted scholar Jane Ridley draws on numerous primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of the man and the age to which he gave his name. Born Prince Albert Edward, and known to familiars as “Bertie,” the future King Edward VII had a well-earned reputation for debauchery. A notorious gambler, glutton, and womanizer, he preferred the company of wastrels and courtesans to the dreary life of the Victorian court. His own mother considered him a lazy halfwit, temperamentally unfit to succeed her. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, at age fifty-nine, expectations were low. Yet by the time he died nine years later, he had proven himself a deft diplomat, hardworking head of state, and the architect of Britain’s modern constitutional monarchy. Jane Ridley’s colorful biography rescues the man once derided as “Edward the Caresser” from the clutches of his historical detractors. Excerpts from letters and diaries shed new light on Bertie’s long power struggle with Queen Victoria, illuminating one of the most emotionally fraught mother-son relationships in history. Considerable attention is paid to King Edward’s campaign of personal diplomacy abroad and his valiant efforts to reform the political system at home. Separating truth from legend, Ridley also explores Bertie’s relationships with the women in his life. Their ranks comprised his wife, the stunning Danish princess Alexandra, along with some of the great beauties of the era: the actress Lillie Langtry, longtime “royal mistress” Alice Keppel (the great-grandmother of Camilla Parker Bowles), and Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston. Edward VII waited nearly six decades for his chance to rule, then did so with considerable panache and aplomb. A magnificent life of an unexpectedly impressive king, The Heir Apparent documents the remarkable transformation of a man—and a monarchy—at the dawn of a new century. Praise for The Heir Apparent “If [The Heir Apparent] isn’t the definitive life story of this fascinating figure of British history, then nothing ever will be.”—The Christian Science Monitor “The Heir Apparent is smart, it’s fascinating, it’s sometimes funny, it’s well-documented and it reads like a novel, with Bertie so vivid he nearly leaps from the page, cigars and all.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “I closed The Heir Apparent with admiration and a kind of wry exhilaration.”—The Wall Street Journal “Ridley is a serious scholar and historian, who keeps Bertie’s flaws and virtues in a fine balance.”—The Boston Globe “Brilliantly entertaining . . . a landmark royal biography.”—The Sunday Telegraph “Superb.”—The New York Times Book Review
Download or read book KING EDWARD VII written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis King Edward VII, His Life & Reign by : Edgar Sanderson
Download or read book King Edward VII, His Life & Reign written by Edgar Sanderson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Edward VII, His Life and Times by : Sir Holmes Richard Rivington
Download or read book Edward VII, His Life and Times written by Sir Holmes Richard Rivington and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Reign of King Edward VII. By the Author of "The Victorian Age.". by : Edward VII (King of Great Britain)
Download or read book The Reign of King Edward VII. By the Author of "The Victorian Age.". written by Edward VII (King of Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Royal Victorians by : Christopher Hibbert
Download or read book The Royal Victorians written by Christopher Hibbert and published by Philadelphia : Lippincott. This book was released on 1976 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of King Edward VII of England (1841-1910).
Book Synopsis The Life of King Edward VII by : J. Castell Hopkins
Download or read book The Life of King Edward VII written by J. Castell Hopkins and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Life of King Edward VII by J. Castell Hopkins
Download or read book Edward VII written by Catharine Arnold and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Victorian England: We know what that was supposed to mean — all priggish prudery and "we-are-not-amused" harrumphing. Except now we know it wasn't all that . . . [Catharine Arnold’s] new biography focuses — deliciously — on the women who shared the scandalously plentiful sex life of Queen Victoria's eldest son, the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII.” —USA Today Edward Prince of Wales, better known as “Bertie,” was the eldest son of Queen Victoria. Charming and dissolute, he was a larger-than-life personality with king-size appetites. A lifelong womanizer, Bertie conducted his countless liaisons against the glittering backdrop of London society, Europe, and the stately homes of England in the second half of the 19th century. Bertie’s lovers were beautiful, spirited, society women who embraced a wide field of occupations. There was Lillie Langtry, the simple Jersey girl who would become an actress and producer; “Daisy” Brooke, Countess of Warwick, the extravagant socialite who embraced socialism and stood for Parliament as a Labour party candidate; bisexual French actress Sarah Bernhardt, celebrated for her decadent appeal and opium habit; and by total contrast the starchy Agnes Keyser, who founded a hospital for army officers. One of Bertie’s most intriguing liaisons was with American heiress Jennie Churchill, unhappy wife of Sir Randolph Churchill and mother of Sir Winston. While the scandals resulting from his affairs—from suicides to divorces—were a blight on the royal family, Bertie would become a surprisingly modern monarch. His major accomplishment was transforming the British monarchy into the modern institution that we know today and ensuring its survival in a period when every other European dynasty collapsed in the wake of WWI.
Download or read book Bertie written by Jane Ridley and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2013 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting new approach to biography by an acclaimed historian and biographer: King Edward Vll (Bertie) seen through the eyes of the women in his life. Entertaining and different, this enjoyable study of a flawed yet characterful Prince of Wales wears its scholarship lightly. Edward Vll, who gave his name to the Edwardian Age and died in 1911, was King of England for the final 10 years of his life. He was 59 when at last he came to power. Known as Bertie, and the eldest son of Victoria and Albert, he was bullied by both his parents. His mother, Queen Victoria, the first and most powerful woman in his life, blamed Bertie's scandalous womanising for his father's early demise. Although Bertie was heir to the throne, she refused to give him any proper responsibilities, as a result of which he spent his time eating (his waist measurement was 48 inches and his nickname was 'Edward the Wide'), betting on race-horses and shooting grouse. He was married off to Alexandra of Denmark, who was beautiful but infantile, lavishing her affection on her doggies and pet bunnies. Bertie's numerous mistresses included the society hostess Daisy Brook ('Babbling Brook') and the gorgeous but fragile Lillie Langtry (with whom 'played house' in a specially built hide-away home). The last of the women in his life was the clever and manipulative Alice Keppel. He always placed her at dinner next to his most important guests, because of her grasp of politics, her brilliant conversation and her formidable skills at the Bridge table. When Bertie finally became king, he did a good job, especially in foreign policy. This colourful book gives him due credit, while painting a vivid portrait of the age in all its excess and eccentricity, hypocrisy and heartbreak.
Download or read book Edward VII written by Christopher Hibbert and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) by : Richard Davenport-Hines
Download or read book Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs) written by Richard Davenport-Hines and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalties 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.
Book Synopsis The Illustrious Life and Reign of King Edward VII. by : William James Jackman
Download or read book The Illustrious Life and Reign of King Edward VII. written by William James Jackman and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII by : Marie Belloc Lowndes
Download or read book His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII written by Marie Belloc Lowndes and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII," Marie Belloc Lowndes provides a captivating and intricately researched biography of King Edward VII, shedding light on the intricacies of his reign and personal life. Lowndes' narrative style effortlessly weaves historical facts with vivid descriptions, making the book both informative and engaging for readers interested in British history. This biography stands out for its attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of the complex political and social landscape during King Edward VII's rule, offering a comprehensive understanding of the era. The book also delves into the personal relationships and struggles of the monarch, adding a human touch to the larger historical narrative. Marie Belloc Lowndes' meticulous research and elegant prose make this biography a rewarding read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Download or read book King Edward VII written by Sir Sidney Lee and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Boyhood of a Great King, 1841-1858 by : Alexander Meyrick Broadley
Download or read book The Boyhood of a Great King, 1841-1858 written by Alexander Meyrick Broadley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Boyhood of a Great King, 1841-1858: An Account of the Early Years of the Life of His Majesty Edward VII Tax most powerful and popular living Sovereign - King Edward VII.' It was in these terms that the toast of the great grandson of George III. Was enthusiastit honoured by a lar tie gathering of representative Americans assemble 1n their own country on New Year' 8 Day of the present year. The one remaining link which, as it were, connected the old order of things with the new, was severed just eight days later when the last Parliament of Queen Victoria and the htat Parliament of King Edward was dissolved tz'the King 1n Council. One has only to contrast. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Bertie: A Life of Edward VII by : Jane Ridley
Download or read book Bertie: A Life of Edward VII written by Jane Ridley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE Edward VII, who gave his name to the Edwardian era but was always known as Bertie, was fifty-nine when he finally came to power and ushered out the Victorian age. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Bertie was bullied by both his parents. Denied any proper responsibilities, the heir to the throne spent his time eating (which earned him the nickname ‘Tum Tum’), pursuing women (which Queen Victoria held to be the reason for Albert’s early demise), gambling, going to house parties and race meetings, and shooting pheasants. His arranged marriage to the stunning Danish princess Alexandra gave him access to the European dynastic network; but his name was linked with many beauties, including Lillie Langtry and Winston Churchill’s mother. This magnificent new biography provides new insight into the playboy prince while painting a vivid portrait of the age in all its excess and eccentricity.
