Prinny and His Pals [Paperback]

Tom Ambrose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0720613264 | ISBN-13: 978-0720613261

From the first biography of George IV in 1831 to the last in 2001, Mad King George's son has commonly been ridiculed as a weak, selfish, and incompetent spendthrift, barely tolerated by his ministers, loathed by most of his family, and dependent on the emotional support of grasping mistresses. However, acclaimed historian Tom Ambrose has uncovered new details on `Prinny' that suggest that, for all his faults, George IV just may have been the most humane and amusing of all British monarchs, notwithstanding his love of the high life. Central to the story is the vast array of friends that populate a remarkable reign as Prince Regent and King. This warm, funny and affectionate portrait displays George at his very best: delighting some of the finest minds of his generation and easily winning over his subjects and his family.

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About the Author

Tom Ambrose read history at Trinity College, Dublin, and gained a postgraduate degree at University College, London. He worked in advertising in London and Dublin before switching to producing and directing television documentaries. His first book, Hitler’s Loss: What Britain and America gained from Europe’s Cultural Exiles, was widely acclaimed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (September 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0720613264
• ISBN-13: 978-0720613261
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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