Maria Fitzherbert - The Secret Wife of George IV

The exotic and turbulent story of the Prince Regent's first wife, giving a new insight into this irregular royal marriage. B/w illus.

About the author

James Munson has a doctorate in 19th-century history from Oxford and taught there,1970-9. He has written historical and biographical scripts for the BBC and is literary editor of Contemporary Review.

Summary

The turbulent story of the Prince Regent's first wife

Foreword

The turbulent story of the Prince Regent's first wife

Additional text

It sheds much new light on the nature of a woman whose ambition and pride almost altered the line of succession.

Product details

• Authors: James Munson, Munson James
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.10.2002
• EAN: 9781841196169
• ISBN: 978-1-84119-616-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 380 g
• Series: Secret Wife of George IV
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Biography: historical, political and military, C 1700 To C 1800