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100 1 _aGreville, Charles,
_d1794-1865
245 1 4 _aThe Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 3) :
_bA Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-12-03
508 _aProduced by Stacy Brown, Eve Behr, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Greville Memoirs, Part 1 (of 3), Volume 2 (of 3)" by Charles Greville is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a journal chronicling significant events and observations during the reigns of King George IV and King William IV of Britain. The memoirs offer insights into the political landscape of the era, reflecting on the personalities, social dynamics, and major transformations in governance and public sentiment. At the start of the memoirs, the author, Charles Greville, provides a vivid recounting of King William IV's accession to the throne following the death of George IV. He details the immediate public reaction to the new king, marked by relief over the former king's passing and a sense of optimism about William's ascension. Greville characterizes William IV as a down-to-earth and good-natured individual, eager to engage with his subjects, which contrasts sharply with the previous king's aloofness. The opening also hints at the king's awkward adherence to protocols and etiquette, alluding to the potential for both endearing and embarrassing public moments that might arise from his simpler, more affable approach to kingship. This beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of the political intrigues and societal changes of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- William IV, 1830-1837
700 1 _aReeve, Henry,
_d1813-1895
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30590
999 _c71436
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