Edward VII : the Prince of Wales and the women he loved
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Palmyra Community Library - Adult Biography
92 EDWARD
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92 EDWARD
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Victor Farmington Library - Adult Nonfiction
941.08 ARN
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941.08 ARN
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Wadsworth Library - Geneseo - Adult Nonfiction
941.082 ARN
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Caledonia Library Association - Adult Nonfiction | 941.08 ARN | In transit |
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Victor Farmington Library - Adult Nonfiction | 941.08 ARN | Available |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
viii, 291 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [253]-280) and index.
Description
"Edward Prince of Wales, better known as "Bertie," was the eldest son of Queen Victoria. Charming and dissolute, he was a larger-than-life personality with king-size appetites. A lifelong womanizer, Bertie conducted his countless liaisons against the glittering backdrop of London society, Europe, and the stately homes of England in the second half of the 19th century. Bertie's lovers were beautiful, spirited, society women who embraced a wide field of occupations. There was Lillie Langtry, the simple Jersey girl who would become an actress and producer; "Daisy" Brooke, Countess of Warwick, the extravagant socialite who embraced socialism and stood for Parliament as a Labour party candidate; bisexual French actress Sarah Bernhardt, celebrated for her decadent appeal and opium habit; and by total contrast the starchy Agnes Keyser, who founded a hospital for army officers. One of Bertie's most intriguing liaisons was with American heiress Jennie Churchill, unhappy wife of Sir Randolph Churchill and mother of Sir Winston. While the scandals resulting from his affairs--from suicides to divorces--were a blight on the royal family, Bertie would become a surprisingly modern monarch. His major accomplishment was transforming the British monarchy into the modern institution that we know today and ensuring its survival in a period when every other European dynasty collapsed in the wake of WWI"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Arnold, C. (2017). Edward VII: the Prince of Wales and the women he loved (First edition.). St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Arnold, Catharine. 2017. Edward VII: The Prince of Wales and the Women He Loved. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Arnold, Catharine. Edward VII: The Prince of Wales and the Women He Loved St. Martin's Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Arnold, Catharine. Edward VII: The Prince of Wales and the Women He Loved First edition., St. Martin's Press, 2017.
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