Publisher's Synopsis
""King Edward VII: A Biography V2"" is a comprehensive account of the life and reign of King Edward VII, written by Sir Sidney Lee. This volume covers the latter half of Edward's reign, from 1901 until his death in 1910. The book delves into the political, social, and cultural landscape of the time, exploring Edward's relationships with his family, his advisors, and his subjects. Lee provides insight into Edward's role in shaping Britain's foreign policy, including his efforts to maintain peace in Europe and strengthen ties with the United States. The book also examines Edward's personal life, including his many affairs and his close friendships with prominent figures of the era. Overall, ""King Edward VII: A Biography V2"" offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of Britain's most influential monarchs.1927. The Reign, 22nd January 1901 to 6th May 1910. A biography of King Edward VII, by the English biographer and critic, Sir Sidney Lee, who is best-known for A Life of William Shakespeare. Edward VII was the eldest son of Queen Victoria. Victoria, true to the Hanoverian name, saw the worst in Edward. She and Albert imposed a strict regime upon Edward, who proved resistant and resentful throughout his youth. Victoria consistently denied her son any official governmental role. He rebelled by completely indulging himself in women, food, drink, gambling, sport and travel. His wife, Alexandra, turned a blind eye to his extramarital activities, which continued well into his sixties and found him implicated in several divorce cases. Despite Edward's colorful personal life and Victoria's perceptions of him as profligate, Edward ruled peacefully (aside from the Boer War of 1899-1902) and successfully during his short reign, which is remarkable considering the shifts in European power that occurred in the first decade of the twentieth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
