The King's Steward: The True Story of George Schumann

""The King's Steward: The True Story of George Schumann"" by George Norman Lyons is a biography of George Schumann, who served as the steward to King George V of England. The book tells the story of Schumann's rise from humble beginnings as a waiter to becoming one of the most trusted and influential members of the royal household. Through extensive research and interviews with Schumann's family and colleagues, Lyons paints a vivid portrait of a man who was dedicated to his work and loyal to the royal family. The book also explores the social and political context of Schumann's time, including the impact of World War I on the monarchy and the changing role of servants in the royal household. With its detailed insights into the life of a little-known but important figure in British history, ""The King's Steward"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the royal court and the people who served it.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.