The Edwardian age

The Edwardian age

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Author / Creator:Minney, R. J. (Rubeigh James), 1895-1979.
Imprint:London, Cassell [1964]
Description:224 pages illustrations, portraits 22 cm
Language:English
Subject:
Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910.
Great Britain.
History.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3373182
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-210).
Summary:This is a social portrait of King Edward VII and England during his reign, 1901-1910, a period of elegance, decadence and scientific advance.
Other form:Online version: Minney, R. J. (Rubeigh James), 1895-1979. Edwardian age. London, Cassell [1964]
Table of Contents:
  • The end of Victorianism
  • The King asserts himself
  • The country at war
  • Horse-buses and flower girls
  • Modernising the palaces
  • The new Queen, Alexandra
  • The scandals
  • The King's finances
  • Country house parties
  • The women in the King's life
  • The postponed coronation
  • The King's extensive travels
  • The people's holidays abroad
  • Sport
  • Motoring
  • The London round
  • The other side of the picture.

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