Author: Francis Henry GribblePublisher: London, E. Nash
ISBN:
Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The Court of Christina of Sweden and the Later Adventures of the Queen in Exile
Author: Francis Henry GribblePublisher: London, E. Nash
ISBN:
Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Court of Christina of Sweden and the Later Adventures of the Queen in Exile
Author: The Court of Christina of Sweden
Author: Francis GribblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 13
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The Court of Christina of Sweden, and the Later Adventures of the Queen in Exile (Classic Reprint)
Author: Francis GribblePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780332405780
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Excerpt from The Court of Christina of Sweden, and the Later Adventures of the Queen in Exile The question has been raised, indeed, whether Christina, who has been accused Of having had so many lovers, ever really had any lover at all the secrets of her alcove having been almost as well kept as the secret Of the motive of her crime. She went, say her champions, no further than flirtation with her young favourites at Stock holm; no further than Platonic friendship with Cardinal Azzolino at Rome. She resembled, in short, according to that theory, the beautiful heroine in Mr. George Moore's Celibates, who delighted in dalliance, but was deterred by a modesty indistinguishable from terror from yield ing to any man's passionate advances; and she kept lovers at a distance for the same reason for which she refused to marry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Court of Christina of Sweden and the Later Adventures of the Queen in Exile
Author: Francis Henry GribblePublisher: London, E. Nash
ISBN:
Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Visualizing the Past in Italian Renaissance Art
Author: Jennifer Cochran AndersonPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004447776
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A team of specialists addresses a foundational concept as central to early modern thinking as to our own: that the past is always an important part of the present.
The 17th and 18th Centuries
Author: Frank N. MagillPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113592421X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3274
Book Description
Each volume of the Dictionary of World Biography contains 250 entries on the lives of the individuals who shaped their times and left their mark on world history. This is not a who's who. Instead, each entry provides an in-depth essay on the life and career of the individual concerned. Essays commence with a quick reference section that provides basic facts on the individual's life and achievements. The extended biography places the life and works of the individual within an historical context, and the summary at the end of each essay provides a synopsis of the individual's place in history. All entries conclude with a fully annotated bibliography.
The a to Z of Sweden
Author: Irene ScobbiePublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810872188
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Once part of the Kalmar Union-along with Denmark and Norway-the Kingdom of Sweden broke free in order to govern itself in the early 1500s, and for more than a century afterwards it was a force to be reckoned with. At its peak, it was twice the size that it is today, but with the secession of Finland in 1809 and the rise of Russia, Sweden changed its path and instead turned toward neutrality and a peaceful existence. Today, Sweden boasts a healthy economy, and it is an important member of the European Union, as well a major contributor to international activities. The A to Z of Sweden relates the history of Sweden through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, and institutions, this dictionary provides information ranging from politics to economics, from education to religion, and from music to literature.
Historical Dictionary of Sweden
Author: Elisabeth ElgánPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442250712
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Sweden’s transformation in the last century was brought about not by the military prowess of exceptional Swedes (indeed neutrality has been a key element in Swedish policy for almost two centuries) but by the creative ability of its people. Sweden has emerged as a model welfare state and a well-ordered democracy, to which economists, sociologists, feminists, architects, and scientists from sophisticated nations have paid study visits. Sweden now depends on international trade to preserve its high standard of living and, in a world of harsh international competition, often has to struggle to maintain its welfare system and its reputation. Despite its present difficulties, however, it remains one of the world’s most advanced and affluent democracies. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sweden contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and a dictionary section with more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sweden.
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