George The Faithful - The Life And Times Of George V "The People's King" 1865-1936
Edited by Sir Philip Gibbs
Published by Hutchinson & Co: London c1936 1st Edition
"This dignified contemporary biography was issued shortly after the death of King George V and presents a carefully framed portrait of a monarch whose reign spanned immense social, political, and imperial change. Edited by Sir Philip Gibbs—one of Britain's most prominent journalists and historians of the early twentieth century—the work draws together personal insight, public record, and reflective commentary to depict George V as a stabilising constitutional figure during the upheavals of the First World War, the decline of absolute monarchy in Europe, and the gradual reshaping of the British Empire. Emphasis is placed on his sense of duty, personal reserve, and close identification with ordinary citizens, qualities that earned him the enduring epithet "The People's King."
The volume is illustrated with photographic plates, including the well-known contemplative portrait of the King at his desk, reinforcing the book's tone of quiet service and moral seriousness. Published by Hutchinson & Co. in London around 1936, it stands as both a memorial tribute and a period piece, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward monarchy, patriotism, and national identity on the eve of further global conflict. This book would particularly appeal to collectors of British royal history, students of early twentieth-century political culture, and readers interested in the public image and private character of Britain's constitutional monarchs."
General wear and fading to covers and spine. Small inscription. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
