Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life and Times of William IV, V1"" by Percy Fitzgerald is a comprehensive biography of the life and reign of William IV, the King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837. The book provides a detailed account of William's early life, his education, his military career, and his rise to the throne. It also explores the social and cultural context of the period, including the political and economic changes that occurred during William's reign, as well as the social life and manners of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of William's life and reign. The first chapter provides an overview of William's family background and early life, while subsequent chapters delve into his military career and his political activities as King. Other chapters explore the cultural and social context of the period, including the role of the monarchy in society, the state of the economy, and the changing attitudes towards religion and morality.Throughout the book, Fitzgerald draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts, official documents, and personal letters and diaries. He also provides numerous anecdotes and anecdotes that help to bring the period to life and give readers a sense of the personalities and events that shaped William's reign.Overall, ""The Life and Times of William IV, V1"" is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most significant monarchs of the early 19th 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.
