For the general reader who’s curious about Royal history and will only read one book about George V, this is the best pick. Jane Ridley is a great writer and puts lots of interesting details in here. She has a real gift for summarizing complicated topics and synthesizing them into very readable prose. One of my most intense special interests is Edward VII, so I’ve read a lot of books about him and his family. I have a collection of coronation memorabilia and a pretty […]
“Fighting a one-man war against the twentieth century:” Jane Ridley’s Attempt to Make George V Interesting
George V: Never a Dull Moment by Jane Ridley