The Four Georges
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The historical essay collection The Four Georges chronicles the reigns of the four King Georges, offering a critical examination of their impact on British society and culture. Thackeray, with his characteristic wit and keen observational skills, uncovers the personal foibles and political machinations that defined these Hanoverian monarchs. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an era, blending biographical detail with sharp social commentary. It argues for a re-evaluation of these often-maligned rulers, illustrating their complex legacies through masterfully crafted prose. This incisive work details the intricate relationship between power, personality, and public perception in 18th and early 19th-century Britain.
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, THE FALCON PRESS LONDON
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The historical essay collection The Four Georges chronicles the reigns of the four King Georges, offering a critical examination of their impact on British society and culture. Thackeray, with his characteristic wit and keen observational skills, uncovers the personal foibles and political machinations that defined these Hanoverian monarchs. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an era, blending biographical detail with sharp social commentary. It argues for a re-evaluation of these often-maligned rulers, illustrating their complex legacies through masterfully crafted prose. This incisive work details the intricate relationship between power, personality, and public perception in 18th and early 19th-century Britain.