The great survivors, how monarchy made it into the twenty-first century, Peter Conradi
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The great survivors, how monarchy made it into the twenty-first century, Peter Conradi
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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collective biography
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platesillustrationsgenealogical tablesportraits
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The great survivors
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Peter Conradi
Sub title
how monarchy made it into the twenty-first century
Summary
In this riveting and extensively researched account, Peter Conradi 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. 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
Target audience
adult
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