{"product_id":"edward-vii","title":"Edward Vii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England''s rulers - now in paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike his mother Queen Victoria, Edward VII defined an era. Both reflected the personalities of their central figures: hers grand, imperial and pretty stiff; his no less grand, but much more relaxed and enjoyable. This book conveys Edward''s distinct personality and significant influences. To the despair of his parents, he rebelled as a young man, conducting many affairs and living a life of pleasure. But as king he made a distinct contribution to European diplomacy and - which is little known - to London, laying out the Mall and Admiralty Arch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Davenport-Hines\u003c\/b\u003e''s book is as enjoyable as its subject and the age he made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319434322302,"sku":"NW9780141988719","price":6.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780141988719.jpg?v=1778668888","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/edward-vii","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}