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Fanny Lear - Love and Scandal in Tsarist Russia (Paperback): Eva And Daniel McDonald Fanny Lear - Love and Scandal in Tsarist Russia (Paperback)
Eva And Daniel McDonald
R535 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R36 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Fanny Lear: Love and Scandal in Tsarist Russia>/i> tells the story of Harriet Clarissima Ely Blackford, also known as Fanny Lear. She was an American courtesan in the late nineteenth century, a strong, independent woman who refused to accept the restrictions placed on women by society at the time. In her short, adventure-filled life, her travels took her from Philadelphia to the social heights of Europe and ultimately to Tsarist Russia, where an affair with the Tsar's nephew culminated in her arrest and expulsion from Russia. Various diplomatic reports from the US State Department detail the scandalous events and the dire implications of this ill-fated love affair.

Once out of Russia, she reportedly wrote this account in English over the course of eleven days and then supervised its translation into French. Published under the title Le Roman d'une Americaine en Russie, it was an instant bestseller. It also brought on diplomatic pressure from Russia that caused her expulsion from France and Italy, although she continued to be a prominent figure in the social and celebrity sections of the European media during the 1870s and '80s.

Her account of the twenty-eight months in Russia is a love story, not only of her love for the Grand Duke, but also for Russia itself. A few copies of her book survived; it has now been translated and is presented here.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II of Prussia (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

The Life And Times Of Francis The First V1 - King Of France (1830) (Hardcover): James Bacon The Life And Times Of Francis The First V1 - King Of France (1830) (Hardcover)
James Bacon
R1,392 Discovery Miles 13 920 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Volume: 2 Publisher: London: E. Bull Publication date: 1830 Subjects: Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547 France -- History Francis I, 1515-1547 Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

Histoire de Saint Louis (1868) (English, French, Hardcover): Jean De Joinville, Natalis De Wailly Histoire de Saint Louis (1868) (English, French, Hardcover)
Jean De Joinville, Natalis De Wailly
R1,339 Discovery Miles 13 390 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Life And Times Of Francis The First V1 - King Of France (1830) (Paperback): James Bacon The Life And Times Of Francis The First V1 - King Of France (1830) (Paperback)
James Bacon
R1,047 Discovery Miles 10 470 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Volume: 2 Publisher: London: E. Bull Publication date: 1830 Subjects: Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547 France -- History Francis I, 1515-1547 Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

The Journal of Countess Francoise Krasinska (Paperback): Klementyna Tanska Hoffman The Journal of Countess Francoise Krasinska (Paperback)
Klementyna Tanska Hoffman; Introduction by Marianna Rychlowska
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The coming of age diary of a young Polish Countess, Francoise Krasinska who in the space of three years travels from the shelter of her father's court and becomes the secret consort of the Duke of Courland. In so doing she manages the transition from innocence to awareness in a time of political treachery. Elegant sparkling prose contemporaneous with and comparable to Jane Austen.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Volumes 9-12 (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Volumes 9-12 (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Thomas Carlyle
R913 Discovery Miles 9 130 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Volume 21 and Appendix (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition): Thomas... History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Volume 21 and Appendix (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Thomas Carlyle
R609 R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

History of Friedrich II of Prussia - Called Frederick the Great, Volume 14... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II of Prussia - Called Frederick the Great, Volume 14... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R884 Discovery Miles 8 840 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia: Called Frederick The Great, Volume 14; History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia: Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Chapman and Hall, 1887 History; Europe; Germany; History / Europe / Germany; Prussia (Germany)

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia called Frederick the Great (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia called Frederick the Great (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R2,495 Discovery Miles 24 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Reprint of the original from 1858 (second Edition).

Royal Mistresses of the House of Hanover-Windsor - Secrets, Scandals and Betrayals (Paperback): Susanna de Vries Royal Mistresses of the House of Hanover-Windsor - Secrets, Scandals and Betrayals (Paperback)
Susanna de Vries
R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Secrets, Scandals and Betrayals. The genuine love match between Prince William and Kate Middleton has rekindled enthusiasm for the British monarchy. In the past, young princes reluctantly entered into arranged marriages and took mistresses. Perdita Robinson, a famous actress, was enticed from the stage with promises of money to live with the fickle Prince of Wales, who turned her and her child onto the street. Perdita fought back, won a financial settlement and became a pioneer of women's writing. Edward VII's most fascinating mistresses were aristocrats' wives like the multi-talented unconventional Lady Jennie Churchill, mother of Winston, and the headstrong heiress, Daisy, Countess of Warwick, mother of one of Edward's love children. Beautiful Alice Keppel became the love of Edward's life and was the great-grandmother of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, yet another royal mistress. Edward's grandson, Edward VIII suffered an attack of mumps that left him physically and mentally immature. He implored Mrs Freda Dudley Ward to elope but she refused. Another mistress, Lady Thelma Furness, star of Hollywood's silent screen, introduced Edward to the domineering Wallis Simpson who insisted the impotent king seek psychiatric help. In order that Wallis could look like a queen the Duke of Windsor lavished her with jewels and forgave her infidelities in this most intriguing of all royal stories.

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 28... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 28... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great, Volume 28; History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Scribner, Welford, and company, 1873 Prussia (Germany)

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 24... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 24... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great, Volume 24; History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Scribner, Welford, and company, 1873 Prussia (Germany)

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 26... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 26... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great, Volume 26; History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Scribner, Welford, and company, 1873 Prussia (Germany)

The Life Of Marie Antoinette (Hardcover): Charles Duke Yonge The Life Of Marie Antoinette (Hardcover)
Charles Duke Yonge
R1,318 Discovery Miles 13 180 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Judgment and prudence were not the qualities most naturally to be expected in a young princess not yet fifteen years old. The best prospect which Marie Antoinette had of surmounting the numerous and varied difficulties which beset her lay in the affection which she speedily conceived for her husband, and in the sincerity, we can hardly say warmth, with which he returned her love. Maria Teresa had bespoken his tenderness for her in a letter which she wrote to him on the day on which her daughter left Vienna, and which has often been quoted as a composition worthy of her alike as a mother and as a Christian sovereign.

The Life and Times of Louisa, Queen of Prussia with an Introductory Sketch of Prussian History V1 (Paperback): Elizabeth Hudson The Life and Times of Louisa, Queen of Prussia with an Introductory Sketch of Prussian History V1 (Paperback)
Elizabeth Hudson
R896 Discovery Miles 8 960 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Volume One of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417971207.

Secret Memoirs of Princess Lamballe (Hardcover): Princess Lamballe Secret Memoirs of Princess Lamballe (Hardcover)
Princess Lamballe; Edited by Catherine Ryan Hyde
R1,217 Discovery Miles 12 170 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

1901. Being her journals, letters, and conversations during her confidential relations with Marie Antoinette with original and authentic anecdotes of the royal family and other distinguished personages during the revolution. Edited by Catherine Hyde, Marquise De Gouvion Broglie Scolari in the confidential service of the unfortunate princess. Because of the loyalty of her nature the Princess de Lamballe was fated to be not only an eyewitness but a victim of the Reign of Terror.

History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V5 (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V5 (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R822 Discovery Miles 8 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Prussia (Germany);

King Alfred (Paperback): Elbert Hubbard King Alfred (Paperback)
Elbert Hubbard
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Teachers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610396X.

Tudor Queens and Princesses (Paperback): Sarah Tytler Tudor Queens and Princesses (Paperback)
Sarah Tytler
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V3 (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History Of Friedrich II Of Prussia Called Frederick The Great V3 (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Prussia (Germany);

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 27... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 27... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R669 Discovery Miles 6 690 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great, Volume 27; History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Scribner, Welford, and company, 1873 Prussia (Germany)

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 31... (Paperback): Thomas Carlyle History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Volume 31... (Paperback)
Thomas Carlyle
R635 Discovery Miles 6 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great, Volume 31; History Of Friedrich II. Of Prussia, Called Frederick The Great; Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle Scribner, Welford, and company, 1873 Prussia (Germany)

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