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Loading... Royal Murder: The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns (2008)by Elizabeth MacLeod
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. From Cleopatra to Nikolay Romanov, kings and queens over the ages have been the targets of murderers or have done the targeting themselves. Read about gruesome deeds, deadly poisons, and political mysteries. no reviews | add a review
What would you do for absolute power? For many monarchs throughout history, it was a question that ruled their lives. Step into the world of palatial intrigue, where holding the throne means evading death . . . or causing it. Some sovereigns were cunning at avoiding their killers. Cleopatra of Egypt once rolled herself into a rug and was carried out past her enemies' noses. Other royals were brutal when dealing with foes. Vlad the Impaler's monstrous methods inspired the legend of Dracula the vampire. From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battle field, the stories of ten royals are told: * Cleopatra of Egypt (69 BCE - 30 BCE) * Vlad III the Impaler of Wallachia (1431 - 1476) * Richard III of England (1452 - 1485) * "Bloody Mary" I (1516 - 1558) * Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) * Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) * Louis XVI (1754 - 1793) * Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793) * Elisabeth of Austria (1837 - 1898) * The Romanovs of Russia (1872 - 1918) A final section offers examples from the 20th century, from assassination attempts in England to a royal massacre in Nepal. Blending dramatic storytelling and historical fact, and complete with fascinating photographs and artwork, Royal Murder is a compelling account of scheming sovereigns. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)364.1524Social sciences Social problems and services; associations Criminology Crimes and Offenses Offenses against persons Homicide AssassinationLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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