The Sailor King

The Sailor King

Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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9781023868563
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The Sailor King: William the Fourth, His Court and His Subjects, Volume 1, by Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy, offers a detailed biographical portrait of King William IV of Great Britain. This volume explores William’s early life, his naval career, and his eventual ascension to the throne. Molloy delves into the political and social context of William’s reign, examining the key events and figures that shaped his time as monarch. Molloy vividly portrays the King’s character and the atmosphere of his court. This historical biography provides insights into the life and times of a monarch often overshadowed by his predecessor and successor, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal era in British history. Readers interested in British royalty, naval history, and the social dynamics of the 19th century will find this volume both informative and engaging.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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