PRIESTLEY , J B: - The Prince of Pleasure and His Regency 1811- 20

Sphere Books 1971 S/Back Good spine sunned & corners slightly worn fep missing 304pp profuse b/w and colour illustrations 10 x 8 765g ¶ The Regency was an era marked by extravagance of behaviour and personality, superb achievements in art and literature.The central figure is the Prince Regent himself, a complex, gigantic spoilt child who was nevertheless a notable patron of the arts and probably the best companion to any monarch between Charles II and Edward VII.With a novelists insight into character, the author brings the character vividly to life. There is a private library plate and owners inscription inside the book.