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The Life of King Edward VII / with a sketch of the career of King George V

J. Castell Hopkins

  • History
  • Book language: English
  • 381 pages

This historical biography by J. Castell Hopkins profiles King Edward VII, covering his long years as Prince of Wales, his accession in 1901, and his reign, with a closing sketch of George V's career. It offers a warm, contemporary view of the British monarchy and empire in the early twentieth century.

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THE LIFE OF
KING EDWARD VII
WITH A SKETCH OF THE CAREER OF
KING GEORGE V
By J. CASTELL HOPKINS, F.S.S.
Author of "Queen Victoria,
Her Life and Reign;" "Life
and Work of Mr. Gladstone;"
"The Story of the Dominion",
&c., &c.
Profusely Illustrated
Copyright 1910, by
W. E. Scull.
EDWARD VII, KING OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND AND OF THE BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE SEAS,
AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Born November 9, 1841. Ascended the throne January 22,
1901. Died May 6, 1910

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Contents

  1. THE LIFE OF KING EDWARD VII
  2. PREFACE
  3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  4. CHAPTER I.
  5. CHAPTER II.
  6. CHAPTER III.
  7. CHAPTER IV.
  8. CHAPTER V.
  9. CHAPTER VI.
  10. CHAPTER VII.
  11. CHAPTER VIII.
  12. CHAPTER IX.
  13. CHAPTER X.
  14. CHAPTER XI.
  15. CHAPTER XII.
  16. CHAPTER XIII.
  17. CHAPTER XIV.
  18. CHAPTER XV.
  19. CHAPTER XVI.
  20. CHAPTER XVII.
  21. CHAPTER XVIII.
  22. CHAPTER XIX.
  23. CHAPTER XX.
  24. CHAPTER XXI.
  25. CHAPTER XXII.
  26. CHAPTER XXIII.
  27. CHAPTER XXIV.
  28. CHAPTER XXV.
  29. CHAPTER XXVI.
  30. CHAPTER XXVII.

and 2 more chapters

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