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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
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Our Prince Charles now becomes, by the death of his father, King
Charles the Second, both of England and of Scotland. That is, he
becomes so in theory, according to the principles of the English
Constitution, though, in fact, he is a fugitive and an exile still.
Notwithstanding his exclusion, however, from the exercise of what
he considered his right to reign, he was acknowledged as king by
all true Royalists in England, and by all the continental powers.
They would not aid him to recover his throne, but in the courts and
royal palaces which he visited he was regarded as a king, and was
treated, in form at least, with all the consideration and honor
which belonged to royalty.
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IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
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pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
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have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
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appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
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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.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. 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
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appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Royalty and Politics is the fascinating autobiographical account of
a life rich in controversy, leadership, service, achievement and
innovation. Born 1925 into the prominent and influential royal
family of Mankon in the Bamenda Grassfields of Cameroon, Solomon
Anyeghamot Ndefru least expected becoming king, only to find
himself the chosen one following the death of his father in 1959.
As Fo Angwafo III of Mankon, one of the most educated 'traditional
rulers' at the dawn of independence, he succeeded into Parliament
first as an independent, and subsequently as a member of the
Cameroon National Union. He has served as First National
Vice-President of Paul Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement
since 1990. In this unique, analytical and insightful reflection 50
years into his reign, Fo Angwafo III discusses growing up in
colonial times; his surprise appointment as king; the 1961 Cameroon
Plebiscite and his initiation into politics; being king and
politician; coping with the hostility of the modern power elite
towards his active involvement in politics; churches, schools and
politics; life as an agriculturist; and investments in tending the
Kingdom of Mankon. He argues that the best way of consolidating
traditions is to make them modern, and that modernity can only make
sense to the extent that it is firmly grounded in traditions. In
many ways he feels his life encapsulates this negotiation and
reconciliation of continuity and change.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. 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.
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.
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.
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.
This book deals with Lord Curzon's policy towards the Princely
States of India. The background of previous Government policy and
Lord Curzon's ideas are examined. His own policy is critically
analysed along with those concerned with the Coronation of Edward
VII with special reference to the role of the Princes and Chiefs.
An assessment is then made of the general problems concerning the
States internal administration and industrial development.
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such
as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
An engrossing biography of Queen Victoria's youngest daughter that
focuses on her relationship with her willful mother--a powerful and
insightful look at two women of significant importance and
influence in world history Beatrice was the last child born to
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her father died when she was four
and Victoria came to depend on her youngest daughter absolutely,
and also demanded from her complete submission. Beatrice succumbed
to her mother's obsessive love, so that by the time she was in her
late teens she was her constant companion. Although Victoria tried
to prevent Beatrice from even so much as thinking of love, her
guard slipped when Beatrice met Prince Henry of Battenberg. Sadly,
Beatrice inherited the hemophilia gene from her mother, which she
passed on to two of her four sons and which her daughter Victoria
Eugenia, in marrying Alfonso XIII of Spain, in turn passed on to
the Spanish royal family. This new examination will restore her to
her proper prominence--as Queen Victoria's second consort.
This volume offers invaluable new insights into the controversial
lives and history of Prince and Princess Chichibu - two
high-profile members of the Japanese imperial family, both before
and after the Pacific War. Their lives were lived both above and
below 'the clouds', with the princess a commoner in an arranged
marriage and the popular 'sporting prince', dogged by ill health
and his association with the Japanese Imperial Army. At the heart
of the book is a complete translation of Princess Chichibu's
original autobiography, first published in a shorter, condensed
version in 1996 under the title The Silver Drum, together with a
short biography of Prince Chichibu supported by important new data
on his role in the war years, thanks to recent access to new
studies as well as the prince's own writings. Also included for the
first time is a translation of most of Princess Chichibu's
collection of poems which formed part of the original memoir.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
'Stunning... Weir has brought those five queens to life like never
before. I just raced through it - it has all the drama and suspense
of a novel' Tracy Borman Crusading queens, queens in rebellion
against their king, queen seductresses, learned queens, queens in
battle - the Plantagenet queens broke through medieval constraints
to exercise power and influence, for good and sometimes for ill.
Beginning with the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine whose marriage
to Henry II sows the seeds for some of the most destructive family
conflicts in history and ending with Eleanor of Castile, the
grasping but beloved wife of Edward I, Alison Weir's
ground-breaking history of the queens of medieval England provides
an enthralling new perspective on a dramatic period of high romance
and sometimes low politics, with determined women at its heart.
Originally published in 1898. Author: Thomas Carlyle Language:
English Keywords: Literature/ History Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
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