The King Behind The King (1914)

""The King Behind The King"" is a historical novel written by Warwick Deeping and published in 1914. The story revolves around the life of King Edward VII, who is known to be the ""king behind the king"" due to his influence on British politics during his reign. The novel explores the political and social landscape of early 20th century Britain, as well as the personal struggles and relationships of the royal family. It delves into the complex dynamics between Edward VII and his son, the future King George V, as well as the tensions between the monarchy and the government. The book also features a cast of fictional characters, including a young journalist who becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with a member of the royal family. Overall, ""The King Behind The King"" is a fascinating portrait of a pivotal moment in British history, and a compelling exploration of the power and influence of the monarchy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.