The State Visits of Edward VII [electronic resource] : Reinventing Royal Diplomacy for the Twentieth Century /
Glencross, Matthew.author.
This book explores the revival under Edward VII of the ceremonial state visit by British monarchs, showing the impact and importance of active royal diplomacy during his reign. Using the Royal Archives, memoirs and newspapers, it reveals the contribution made by the use of ceremony and public display to popular appreciation of the monarchy.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The modern revival of royal diplomacy -- The first royal visits -- A difficult host: Edward VII's visit to Italy -- Edward's gift to diplomacy: 1903 visit to Paris -- A virtual royal occasion: Edward VII's 1907 visit to Spain -- The diplomatic margins: state visits to Scandinavia -- Dealing with the great bear: Edward VII's visit to Russia -- "The most powerful and influential diplomat of his day": Edward VII's final state visits.
This book explores the revival under Edward VII of the ceremonial state visit by British monarchs, showing the impact and importance of active royal diplomacy during his reign. Using the Royal Archives, memoirs and newspapers, it reveals the contribution made by the use of ceremony and public display to popular appreciation of the monarchy.
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
Great Britain-History.
World politics.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Diplomacy.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Political History.
Social History.
Modern History.
Diplomacy.