Author: Beverley NicholsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Contains author's recollections of J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) p. 31-33.
25; Being a Young Man's Candid Recollections of His Elders and Betters
Author: Beverley NicholsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Contains author's recollections of J.P. Morgan (1867-1943) p. 31-33.
25
Author: Beverley NicholsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Twenty-Five - An Autobiography
Author: Beverley NicholsPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447487079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
This book contains the first of six autobiographies written by the prolific writer Beverly Nichols. As the title suggests, Nichols wrote this work at the venturesome age of twenty-five, and it is therefore a refreshing and unusual read, and highly recommended for the inclusion on the bookshelf of any fan of his work.
Born to Rule
Author: Julia P. GelardiPublisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429904550
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Julia Gelardi's Born to Rule is an historical tour de force that weaves together the powerful and moving stories of the five royal granddaughters of Queen Victoria. These five women were all married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the 20th century, and it was their reaction to the First World War that shaped the fate of a continent and the future of the modern world. Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in Rasputin, and tragic end have become the stuff of legend; Marie, the flamboyant and eccentric queen who battled her way through a life of intrigues and was also the mother of two Balkan queens and of the scandalous Carol II of Romania; Victoria Eugenie, Spain's very English queen who, like Alexandra, introduced hemophilia into her husband's family-with devastating consequences for her marriage; Maud, King Edward VII's daughter, who was independent Norway's reluctant queen; and Sophie, Kaiser Wilhelm II's much maligned sister, daughter of an Emperor and herself the mother of no less than three kings and a queen, who ended her days in bitter exile. Born to Rule evokes a world of luxury, wealth, and power in a bygone era, while also recounting the ordeals suffered by a unique group of royal women who at times faced poverty, exile, and death. Praised in their lifetimes for their legendary beauty, many of these women were also lauded-and reviled-for their political influence. Using never before published letters, memoirs, diplomatic documents, secondary sources, and interviews with descendents of the subjects, Julia Gelardi's Born to Rule is an astonishing and memorable work of popular history.
The Nation
Author: Kipling Interviews and Recollections
Author: Harold OrelPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349051063
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Melba
Author: Therese RadicPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349086703
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A biography of the world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, this book provides fresh insights into her character and motivations. It describes her childhood in Australia, her studies in Paris, her rise to fame and the fascination which she inspired up to the time of the mysterious illness which caused her death. Melba is presented as a shrewd, self-made woman, financially and personally independent. She managed her greatest asset - her voice - and her earnings cleverly so that the voice lasted the distance of a long and strenuous career, and her investments enabled her to enjoy life on a grand scale. She dictated the terms of her own life and rose to unsurpassed heights in her chosen profession. The book's large format enables the main text to be supplemented by lengthy footnotes running down the outside margins, providing additional historical and anecdotal information.
The English-speaking World
Author: The Author, Playwright and Composer
Author: The Literary Digest International Book Review
Author: Clifford SmythPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description