William IV: A King at Sea (Penguin Monarchs)
by Roger Knight
A concise account of William IV's naval career and brief reign, exploring his character and the political changes of early nineteenth-century Britain.
About This Book
William IV: A King at Sea examines the life and reign of the last Hanoverian monarch to rule Britain.
The book places William's naval background at the center of his approach to kingship and public duty.
It explores the political turbulence of the 1830s and the monarch's role in a changing constitutional landscape.
Readers gain insight into how William's character and experience shaped his short but eventful time on the throne.
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