George IV

This engrossing biography of George IV, king of England from 1820 to 1830, reassesses the role of this colorful ruler as constitutional monarch. E. A. Smith provides a full and objective account of the monarch's character, reputation, and achievement, revealing that despite his faults George made important contributions in politics and as a patron of the arts.

Summary

This biography of George IV, king between 1820 and 1830, provides a reassessment of the monarch's character, reputation and achievement. E.A. Smith does not minimize the king's faults but focuses on the positive qualities of his achievement in politics and in the patronage of the arts.

Product details

• Authors: E. A. Smith
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.01.2001
• EAN: 9780300088021
• ISBN: 978-0-300-08802-1
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 154 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 526 g
• Illustrations: 25 b-w illus.
• Series: The English Monarchs Series; English Monarchs (Paperback); The English Monarchs Series
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies