Born to rule : five reigning consorts, granddaughters of Queen Victoria / Julia P. Gelardi.
Born to rule : five reigning consorts, granddaughters of Queen Victoria / Julia P. Gelardi.
Born to rule : five reigning consorts, granddaughters of Queen Victoria / Julia P. Gelardi.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N940.28092/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxi, 457 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2005.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"This book weaves together the powerful and moving stories of the five royal granddaughters of Queen Victoria. These five women were all married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the twentieth century, and it was their reaction to the First World War that shaped the fate of a continent and the future of the modern world.".
"Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in Rasputin, and tragic end have become the stuff of legend; Marie, the flamboyant and eccentric queen who battled her way through a life of intrigues and was also the mother of two Balkan queens and of the scandalous Carol II of Romania; Victoria Eugenie, Spain's ve...
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Born to rule : five reigning consorts, granddaughters of Queen Victoria / Julia P. Gelardi.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N940.28092/1
Record Identifier
74VKPBkvegbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKPBkvegbl
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ISBN
0312324235
9780312324230
DDC
940.280922
MMS ID
991019771959702626
