The Life And Times Of King George V, George The Faithful

By Philip Gibbs

Book Overview

""The Life and Times of King George V: George the Faithful"" is a biographical account of the life of King George V, written by Philip Gibbs. The book explores the personal and political life of the king, who ruled the United Kingdom and the British Empire from 1910 until his death in 1936. The author delves into the king's childhood, his relationship with his father and mother, his marriage to Queen Mary, and his role as a leader during World War I. The book also covers the social and political changes that occurred during George V's reign, including the rise of socialism and the decline of the British Empire. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of Britain's most beloved monarchs. ""The Life and Times of King George V: George the Faithful"" is an informative and compelling read for anyone interested in British history or the royal family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162989068
• ISBN13: 9781162989068
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"