Elder sons of george iii, Curzon, Catherine

Автор: Gilmour, David
Название: Curzon
ISBN: 0141990864 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141990866
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: 'A fast-moving, entertaining and finely written story' Simon Schama'Masterly ... a remarkable portrait of a brilliant complex and tragic genius' William Dalrymple, Los Angeles TimesGeorge Nathaniel Curzon's controversial life in public service stretched from the high noon of the British Empire to the traumatized years following the First World War. As Viceroy of India under Queen Victoria and Foreign Secretary under George V, the obsessive Lord Curzon left his unmistakable mark on the era.

David Gilmour's lucid and elegant biography is a brilliant assessment of Curzon's character and achievements, offering a rich and dramatic account of the infamous vendettas, the turbulent friendships, and the passionate, reckless love affairs that complicated and enriched his life. 'A magnificent work ... entirely convincing in its evocation of Curzon's extraordinary character ...

It is, in short, the definitive life' David Cannadine, Observer'Exemplary biography ... meticulously researched and elegantly written' C.A.Bayly, The Times Literary Supplement'A superb new biography ... a tragic story, brilliantly told' Andrew Roberts, Literary Review'An absorbing, witty and intelligent biography ...

David Gilmour's mix of erudition, hard analysis and quizzical amusement will give this volume a unique place on the ever more crowded shelves of political biography' Ben Pimlott, Independent on Sunday

Автор: Curzon, Catherine
Название: Sophia - mother of kings
ISBN: 1526762986 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526762986
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Описание: Sophia, Electress of Hanover, united the Houses of Stuart and Hanover and was mother to a dynasty. Once the exiled Winter Princess, Sophia became a force to be reckoned with.

Автор: Curzon Catherine
Название: The Daughters of George III: Sisters and Princesses
ISBN: 147389753X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473897533
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Описание: The six daughters of George III were raised in seclusion. Though one would escape, her sisters were destined to remain the prisoners of a turbulent royal household.

Автор: Curzon, Derek
Название: Surprise sailaway
ISBN: 1910819220 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781910819227
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Автор: Curzon, Derek
Название: Family sailaway
ISBN: 191142551X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781911425519
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Описание: "If you want a feel-good factor read, set in an exotic setting, to raise a smile - this book is for you."

Автор: Curzon George Nathaniel
Название: Lord Curzon`s Farewell to India: Being Speeches Delivered as Viceroy and Governor-General of India, During Sept.-Nov. 1905 (Classic Reprint)
ISBN: 133401048X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781334010484
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Автор: Curzon Catherine
Название: Scandal of George III`s Court
ISBN: 1526751631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526751638
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Описание: A romp through some shocking royal scandals from the court of George III.

Автор: Curzon, Catherine
Название: Sophia: mother of kings
ISBN: 1526755343 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526755346
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Описание: Sophia of Hanover became the mother of one of the most glittering dynasties the world has ever known. From the House of Stuart to the House of Hanover, this is the story of her remarkable life.

Автор: Curzon Catherine
Название: Imprisoned Princess
ISBN: 1473872634 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473872639
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Описание: The turbulent love letters of Sophia Dorothea and Count Phillip Christoph von Konigsmarck bring their forbidden affair vividly back to life.