In this riveting and extensively researched account, Peter Conradi – the celebrated author of The King's Speech – offers an uncompromising portrayal of Europe's royals and reveals the scandals, excesses, conflicts and interests hidden behind the pomp of ceremonial garb and the grandeur of official functions. At a time when Western society appears to be demanding more equality and democracy, people's fascination with monarchies shows no signs of waning. Taking the reader on a journey between past and present, into a world populated by great celebrities such as Wallis Simpson, Grace Kelly and Princess Diana, as well as lesser-known and slightly murkier aristocratic figures, The Great Survivors analyses the reasons behind this apparent paradox by looking at the history of the main European dynasties – including the Windsors and their predecessors – and providing a glimpse into their world, their lives and their secrets.
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| ASIN | 1846882346 |
| Author | Peter Conradi |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Condition | Multiple conditions available |
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| Publication Date | 17/01/2013 |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
The Great Survivors: How Monarchy Made it into the Twenty-First Century
- Product Code: 1846882346
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- Condition: Multiple conditions available
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