The Great Survivors: How Monarchy Made It Into the Twenty-First Century

by Conradi, Peter
ISBN: 9781846882340
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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.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Conradi, Peter
  • ISBN: 9781846882340
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.78 x 1.13
  • Number Of Pages: 383
  • Publication Year: 2013
Language: English

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