Edward VII (Penguin Monarchs)

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 li…