Philip Hensher

Far from being our dullest king, George V was full of surprises

He was not only an avid reader but a skilled negotiator, who ensured the survival of the British monarchy at a time of deep crisis, says Jane Ridley

Portrait of George V in his coronation robes by Sir Luke Fildes. [Alamy]
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  • George V: Never a Dull Moment

    Jane Ridley

    Chatto & Windus, pp. 576, £30

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