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Genre/Form: | Biography Electronic books History Biographies |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Gelardi, Julia P. Born to rule (OCoLC)62796176 |
Material Type: | Biography, Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Julia P Gelardi |
ISBN: | 9781429904551 1429904550 |
OCLC Number: | 862068696 |
Notes: | Originally published: London: Headline, 2005. |
Description: | 1 online resource (xv, 457 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
Responsibility: | Julia P. Gelardi. |
Abstract:
Tells the stories of five granddaughters of Queen Victoria: Alexandra, whose faith in Rasputin and tragic end have become the stuff of legend; Marie, the eccentric queen who battled her way through a life of intrigues; Victoria Eugenie, Spain's very English queen; Maud, King Edward VII's daughter; and Sophie, Kaiser Wilhelm II's maligned sister.
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"A roller coaster of human tragedy and spirited renewal." Jane Dunn, Bestselling Author of Elizabeth and Mary. "Engaging and lively, highly recommended." Library Journal "Solemn, sometimes frisky, but always captivating." Kirkus Reviews" Read more...

