The Prince of Pleasure
The Prince of Pleasure
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This is a biography of George IV, which places the monarch firmly into the context of his time. The author includes details on Britain's political system, diplomacy, industry, agriculture etc. He analyses the apparent contradictions in George's character and, in this context, dissects his unhappy relationship with his parents.
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The Prince of Pleasure by Saul David
This biography places George IV within the context of his time, incorporating details of topics such as Britain's political system, diplomacy, industry and agriculture. George was both a womanizer and a patron of the arts; his scandalous liaisons- from involvements with prostitutes to the dissolved marriage to Mrs Maria Fitzherbert - were the talk of the nation. The scandal culminated with his continuing feud with his wife, Queen Caroline, whom he deserted after just three nights and whom he attempted to have charged with adultery in the high court. The other side of his dissolute nature is that he was one of the most cultured monarchs ever to sit on the British throne, and did much to encourage the Royal Academy, to whom he donated works of art. The book analyzes this apparent disparity by dissecting George's unhappy relationship with his parents, and argues that his debauched life-style was a reaction to their ascetic example. It also draws comparisons with the present heir to the throne.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780316646161 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316646164 |
| Title | The Prince of Pleasure |
| Author | Saul David |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 1998-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |