{"product_id":"george-v-penguin-monarchs","title":"George V (Penguin Monarchs)","description":"The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback\nFor a man with such conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact. Almost despite himself he marked a decisive break with his flamboyant predecessor Edward VII, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on frequent public appearances, family values and duty. George V was an effective war-leader and inventor of 'the House of Windsor'. In an era of ever greater media coverage - frequently filmed and initiating the British Empire Christmas broadcast - George became for 25 years a universally recognised figure. He was also the only British monarch to take his role as Emperor of India seriously. While his great rivals (Tsar Nicolas and Kaiser Wilhelm) ended their reigns in catastrophe, he plodded on.\nDavid Cannadine's sparkling account of his reign could not be more enjoyable, a masterclass in how to write about Monarchy, that central - if peculiar - pillar of British life.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 014198872X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.014198872X.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cannadine, David\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41606673530938,"sku":"DBV.014198872X.A","price":11.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/014198872X-0.jpg?v=1787365412","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/george-v-penguin-monarchs","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}