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Item Details
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THE GREAT SURVIVORS
HOW MONARCHY MADE IT INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY |
| By: |
Peter J. Conradi |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846882346 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846882340 |
| Publisher: |
ALMA BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
17 January, 2013 |
| Pages: |
400 |
| Description: |
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 the ceremonial garb and the grandeur of official functions. |
| Synopsis: |
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 anachronistic paradox by looking at the history of the main European dynasties and providing a keyhole glimpse into their world, their lives and their secrets. |
| Illustrations: |
geneal. table, col. ports. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Alma Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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