By A. N. Wilson

This book begins brilliantly: we learn that in 1900 Sigmund Freud published his 'The Interpretation of Dreams'; and from there we go straight into the reactions of both Edward VII and Kaiser Bill to the death of Queen Victoria; Edward VII strolling around Windsor, puffing a cigar, and dismantling the carefully-preserved shrines to Prince Albert; Kaiser Bill, with his strange, sinister, schizophrenia towards his late aunt and her empire. As a scene setter, it is a tour de force, and the following chapters, which narrow the focus - discontent in the empire; bicycling and music; the Webbs, Lloyd George, suffragettes; and so on - demonstrate (by and large) a profound learning but also succeed in building up a comprehensive picture of life during the period.

Published Date: 07/09/2006 Format: PaperBack ISBN: 0-09-945187-5 Publisher: Arrow Rating: Retail price: Pound £ 9.99 (Rs. 1,247.85) Our price: Rs. 690.00 You Save: Rs. 557.85 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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