The Great Survivors: How Monarchy Made It into the Twenty-First Century Peter Conradi

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 and providing a glimpse into their world, their lives and their secrets. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Great Survivors: How Monarchy Made It into the Twenty-First Century (Peter Conradi)