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George IV: The Grand Entertainment

George IV: The Grand Entertainment

by S Parissien (Author)

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    Hardcover 2001

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Synopsis

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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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 462
 Edition: 1st Edition
 Publisher: John Murray
Published: 08 Mar 2001
ISBN 10: 071955652X
ISBN 13: 9780719556524

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