Edward VII: Image of an Era.
Bentley-Cranch, Dana.
Place Published: London, United Kingdom:
Publisher: The Stationery Office/Tso,
Date Published: 1992.
Description: TRADE PAPERBACK. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. 160 pages with index. Black & white and color photo illustrated. The book, in illustrated wrapper, is VERY GOOD with cocked spine. JMVintage specializes in books, magazines, and treasures related to the Duke & Duchess of Windsor..and other curious subjects. "How did Edward VII, whose reign lasted for only nine years, become one of the most popular and well-known of British monarchs? This biography, combining a lively and informative text with a wealth of illustrations, provides an answer. During his long years as Prince in waiting for the throne, Edward perfected the art of royal public appearances. He traveled allover the world and forged a unique relationship with his future subjects. The birth of photography, almost simultaneous to his own, helped to disseminate his image and stamped it firmly on the public consciousness. Edward became the first British monarch to have his whole life, from shy young boy to dignified and careworn King 'Beloved of his People', recorded by this invention. The author takes us into Edward's complex world to share his round of public duties and his ongoing preoccupations with the role of a constitutional monarch and the foreign policies of a rapidly changing Europe. We are also shown the glittering Edwardian Society which he created from within entrenched Victorianism and which became renowned for its elegance and style. Through the media of brush, pen and lens, the illustrations reveal the faces of Edward's contemporaries: politicians, writers, musicians, artists and his beautiful wife Alexandra. This book presents an enthralling and powerful picture of Edward VII, who, despite the legendary image, was one of the most human of kings. Dana Bentley-Cranch is a freelance writer on art, history and literature and author of Royal Faces, a history of the British monarchy and royal portraiture."
Edition: First editionBinding: Trade Paperback
Condition: Very Good
ISBN: 0112905080
Book Id: 13062
Price: $18.50
