The Prince of Pleasure: The Prince of Wales and the Making of the Regency - Softcover

David, Saul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802137032 ISBN 13: 9780802137036

Publisher: Grove Press, 2000

Synopsis

The Prince of Pleasure is the immaculately researched and engaging story of George IV (1762-1830), a rakish and contradictory figure who became one of the most controversial and outrageous monarchs in British history. Critically acclaimed biographer Saul David has captured the passions and foibles of this monarch -- infamous for being overweight, overdressed, and oversexed -- who epitomized England's regency period. George IV was marked throughout his life by financial ruin and domestic entanglements. Though known primarily for his scandalous lifestyle, he was also a man of high intelligence with a great appreciation for art and literature. In addition to encouraging the works of both Jane Austen and Sir Walter Scott, as well as purchasing the Elgin Marbles, he promoted England's Regency style of architecture. In fast-moving and incisive prose, Saul David paints a brilliantly detailed portrait of the Regency period.

About this title

Synopsis:

In this title, a chronicle of the scandalous reign of England's George IV captures the sexual intrigue and financial improvidence that that helped define the Regency period and also notes this complex King's intelligence and advocacy of the arts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grove Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0802137032
• ISBN 13: 9780802137036
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496