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The State Visits of Edward VII

Reinventing Royal Diplomacy for the Twentieth Century

  • Matthew Glencross
Book

Part of the Palgrave Studies in Modern Monarchy book series (PSMM)

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 1-12
  3. The Modern Revival of Royal Diplomacy
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 13-31
  4. The First Royal Visits
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 32-61
  5. A Difficult Host: Edward VII’s Visit to Italy
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 62-86
  6. Edward VII’s Gift to Diplomacy? 1903 Visit to Paris
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 87-112
  7. A Virtual Royal Occasion: Edward VII’s 1907 Visit to Spain
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 113-136
  8. The Diplomatic Margins: State Visits to Scandinavia
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 137-158
  9. Dealing with the Great Bear: Edward VII’s Visit to Russia
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 159-183
  10. ‘The Most Powerful and Influential Diplomat of His Day’: Edward VII’s Final State Visits
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 184-207
  11. Epilogue: After Edward
    Matthew Glencross
    Pages 208-211
  12. Back Matter
    Pages 212-230
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About this book

Introduction

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.

Keywords

Edward VII Monarchy diplomatic history Kaiser Wilhelm II Tsar Nicholas II Anglo-German relations 20th century diplomacy Diplomat Italy play Russia Scandinavia Spain twentieth century

Authors and affiliations

  • Matthew Glencross
    • 1
  1. 1.Kings College LondonUK

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