His most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII
His most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII explores the life and reign of King Edward VII following Queen Victoria's death, highlighting his upbringing, public responsibilities, and the evolving nature of the monarchy during a transformative period in British history. The narrative delves into his interactions with various cultures, particularly during his tour of India, showcasing his charisma and diplomatic skills as he navigated complex political landscapes while fostering connections with local rulers and British troops.
By Marie Belloc Lowndes · First published 1901 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Drama · 26 chapters · 116,158 words
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On the Sunday following that eventful 9th of November on which His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII. first saw the light, the Rev. Sydney Smith preached at St. Paul's, and made the following interesting addition to the Bidding Prayer: --
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Drama, Literary Fiction, Political Fiction
- Length: 116,158 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 987 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book explores the life and reign of King Edward VII, blending historical events with fictional elements.
- Biography — It provides insights into the character and life of King Edward VII, presenting biographical details.
- Drama — The narrative likely includes dramatic elements related to royal life and political intrigue.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style may focus on character development and thematic depth, typical of literary fiction.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Biographical · Royal Family · Edward VII · Monarchy · British History · 19th Century · Social Class · Upper Class · Court Life · Politics · Power Struggle
Contents
- An Appreciation
- Birth and Early Years
- The King's Boyhood
- Oxford, Cambridge, and the Curragh
- The King's Visit to Canada and the United States
- Death of the Prince Consort -- Tour in the East
- The Wedding of King Edward and Queen Alexandra
- Early Married Life
- Their Majesties' Tour in Egypt and the Mediterranean
- The Franco-Prussian War -- the King's Illness
- 1873-1875
- The King's Tour in India
- Quiet Years of Public Work, 1876-1887 -- Visit to Ireland -- Queen <Br/> Victoria's Golden Jubilee
- Silver Wedding of King Edward and Queen Alexandra -- Engagement and <Br/> Marriage of Princess Louise
- The Baccarat Case -- Birth of Lady Alexandra Duff -- the King's Fiftieth <Br/> Birthday -- Illness of Prince George
- The Duke of Clarence and Avondale
- The Housing of the Working Classes -- Marriage of Prince George -- the <Br/> Diamond Jubilee -- Death of the Duchess of Teck
- Later Years -- a Serious Accident to the King -- Gradual Recovery -- the <Br/> Attempt on the King's Life
- The King as a Country Squire
- The King in London
- The King and State Policy
- The King and the Services
- The King and Freemasonry
- The King as a Philanthropist
- The King as a Sportsman
- Death of Queen Victoria -- the King's Accession