A forgotten Prince of Wales by Henry Curties
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"A Forgotten Prince of Wales" by Captain Henry Curties is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Frederick, Prince of Wales, the often-overlooked son of King George II, exploring the complex relationships and events surrounding his upbringing and the political dynamics of the time. The opening of the book introduces Prince Frederick's birth in Hanover in February 1707, highlighting the tensions between his parents—especially
his father, who expressed disdain for him from the very beginning. It delves into the secrecy surrounding his birth and the implications that followed, as his parents navigated their own tumultuous relationship and the intricate world of the Hanoverian court. The writing presents a vivid picture of the circumstances surrounding Frederick's early years, detailing his lonely childhood and hints at the factors contributing to his strained relationship with his parents, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in his life as he grows up amid political intrigue and familial neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Curties, Henry, 1860-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | A forgotten Prince of Wales |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Everett & Co., Ltd., 1912. |
| Credits | MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, 1707-1751 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70795 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 580 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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