- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Sutton Publishing; New edition edition (24 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075093431X
- ISBN-13: 978-0750934312
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 311,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, almost every European nation was a monarchy, most linked by close family ties to her and Edward VII, the "uncle of Europe". Prior to the outbreak of World War I, the personal relationships of Edward, and of his successor and son, George V, flourished with the other royal families of Europe. The closeness of the European families was violently interrupted by the outbreak of war in 1914, and the armistice of 1918 brought three empires, namely Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia, crashing down. Some monarchies were strengthened, and others weakened beyond repair. In this well-researched study, John Van der Kiste has drawn upon previously unpublished material for the Royal Archives, Windsor, to show the realtionships between the crowned heads of Europe in the first part of the 20th century. His account sheds new light on foreign policy leading up to World War I.
About the Author
John Van der Kiste is a well known author of Royal History, who has also written 'The Romanovs' King George V's Children'. Princess Victoria Melita', 'Dearest Vicky, Darling Fritz', 'Georgian Princesses' and 'Xenia, Once a Grand Duchess.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a little gem of a book. 224 pages may seem small for a book on such a broad subject, but i like the fact that, with books like this if a subject interests you, then you can then read more indepth books on those subjects (I have just,upon finishing this book, ordered 3 books for indepth history on people featured in this book).
Queen Victoria died in 1901 leaving a Europe that seemed closer then ever, especially because most of the Royalty in Europe was related, especially to Victoria and her successors Edward VII and George V.
Yet within 17 years Europe was ripped apart by the Great War and at least half of Europe's Royalty had lost their thrones, some in cold blood.
A great book into what happened to these familys and 16 pages of fascinating Photos/Paintings of those lifes.
Queen Victoria died in 1901 leaving a Europe that seemed closer then ever, especially because most of the Royalty in Europe was related, especially to Victoria and her successors Edward VII and George V.
Yet within 17 years Europe was ripped apart by the Great War and at least half of Europe's Royalty had lost their thrones, some in cold blood.
A great book into what happened to these familys and 16 pages of fascinating Photos/Paintings of those lifes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recommend it highly for anyone wishing to put into perspective a - at the time- complicated and far-reaching family.
Format:Paperback
Very interesting and really explained an important time in world affairs and how the crowns of Europe affected and were affected by the first world war
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