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George IV :The Grand Entertainment

George IV

George IV :The Grand Entertainment

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Published: 8 March, 2001
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In this biography, Steven Parissien aims to present George IV against the cultural background of his age, showing how his behaviour affected the contemporary view of both the monarch and the monarchy, and how his energies and ambitions focused upon the artistic, architectural and social splendour with which many now associate him.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780719556524
ISBN10 071955652X
Number Of Pages 462
Item Weight 861 g
Product Dimensions 165 x 40 x 240 mm
Publisher / Reseller John Murray Press
Format hardback
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Media Reviews

"This genial book succeeds as an exuberant cultural tour of palaces and paintings, rouges and hussies - truly 'Grand Entertainment.'" Simon Sebag Montefiore. -- Financial Times "A well-informed and elegant assessment of George's impact on Regency times, especially its culture." -- Sunday Telegraph, Saul David "Parissien writes with particular engagement and authority." Adam Zamoyski. -- Sunday Times

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