Albert: King of the Belgians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162608655)

Albert: King of the Belgians is a biography book written by Evelyn Graham. The book provides an in-depth look into the life of King Albert I of Belgium, who ruled from 1909 until his death in 1934. The book covers Albert's early life, his marriage to Queen Elisabeth, and his rise to the throne. It also explores his leadership during World War I, his efforts to rebuild Belgium after the war, and his role in promoting peace and international cooperation. The book also delves into Albert's personal life, including his love of mountaineering and his tragic death in a climbing accident. Overall, Albert: King of the Belgians offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Belgium's most beloved monarchs.1929. This work contains an authorized biography of King Albert I, the son of Philip, Count of Flanders. Albert succeeded his uncle, Leopold II, on the throne, and served in the army and Senate. King Albert reaffirmed the neutrality of Belgian and refused to allow the German troops free passage through his country. He led the Belgian army in the retreat to Flanders, as well as leading the Belgian and French troops in the final Allied offensive. King Albert is known for introducing a new monetary system to Belgium and his reconstruction after the war. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Evelyn Graham
ISBN-10: 116260865X
ISBN-13: 9781162608655
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.71d