2014, ISBN: 9780141976907

For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inven… Mehr…

For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on frequent public appearances, family values and duty. George V was an effective war-leader and inventor of 'the House of Windsor'. In an era of ever greater media coverage--frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast--George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. He was also the only British monarch to take his role as Emperor of India seriously. While his great rivals (Tsar Nicolas and Kaiser Wilhelm) ended their reigns in catastrophe, he plodded on. David Cannadine's sparkling account of his reign could not be more enjoyable, a masterclass in how to write about Monarchy, that central--if peculiar--pillar of British life. For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on frequent public appearances, family values and duty. George V was an effective war-leader and inventor of 'the House of Windsor'. In an era of ever greater media coverage--frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast--George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. He was also the only British monarch to take his role as Emperor of India seriously. While his great rivals (Tsar Nicolas and Kaiser Wilhelm) ended their reigns in catastrophe, he plodded on. David Cannadine's sparkling account of his reign could not be more enjoyable, a masterclass in how to write about Monarchy, that central--if peculiar--pillar of British life. Inhoud: Taal: en; Bindwijze: E-book; Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 04 december 2014; Aantal pagina's: 244; Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Hoofdauteur: David Cannadine; Tweede Auteur: David Cannadine; Hoofduitgeverij: Penguin; Lees mogelijkheden: Lees dit ebook op: Desktop (Mac en Windows) , Kobo e-reader , Android (smartphone en tablet) , iOS (smartphone en tablet) , Windows (smartphone en tablet); Overige kenmerken: Editie: 1; Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Studieboek: Nee; EAN: Engels | E-book | 9780141976907 | 04 december 2014 | 244 pagina's | Adobe ePub, Periodes, Hedendaagse geschiedenis ( v.a. 1945), Nieuwe tijd (1500-1800), Boeken, Biografieën & Waargebeurd, Oorlogen, Eerste Wereldoorlog, Historisch, Regio's & Landen, Europa, Koningshuizen, Moderne tijd (1800-1945), Penguin<

ISBN: 9780141976907

For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inve… Mehr…

For a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on frequent public appearances, family values and duty. George V was an effective war-leader and inventor of 'the House of Windsor'. In an era of ever greater media coverage--frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast--George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. He was also the only British monarch to take his role as Emperor of India seriously. While his great rivals (Tsar Nicolas and Kaiser Wilhelm) ended their reigns in catastrophe, he plodded on. David Cannadine's sparkling account of his reign could not be more enjoyable, a masterclass in how to write about Monarchy, that central--if peculiar--pillar of British life.; EPUB; Biography > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political & military, Penguin Books Ltd<

ISBN: 9780141976907

*George V (Penguin Monarchs)* - The Unexpected King / epub eBook für 4.99 € / Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Biographien & Autobiographien Medien > Bücher nein eBook als epub eBooks > Biographi… Mehr…

*George V (Penguin Monarchs)* - The Unexpected King / epub eBook für 4.99 € / Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Biographien & Autobiographien Medien > Bücher nein eBook als epub eBooks > Biographien & Autobiographien, Penguin Books Ltd<

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2014, ISBN: 9780141976907

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