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Vicky, Alice, Helena, and Beatrice were historically unique sisters, born to a sovereign who ruled over a quarter of the earth's people and who gave her name to an era: Queen Victoria. Two of these princesses would themselves produce children of immense consequence. All five would curiously come to share many of the social restrictions and familial machinations borne by 19th-century women of less-exulted class.
Principally researched at the houses and palaces of its five subjects in London, Scotland, Berlin, Darmstadt, and Ottawa - and entertainingly written by an experienced biographer whose last book concerned Victoria's final days - Victoria's Daughters closely examines a generation of royal women who were dominated by their mother, married off as much for political advantage as for love, and finally passed over entirely with the accession of their brother Bertie to the throne. Jerrold M. Packard provides valuable insights into their complex, oft-tragic lives as daughters of their time.
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Katherine Woodville's sister never gave her a choice. A happy girl of modest means, Kate hardly expected to become a maker of kings. But when her sister impulsively marries King Edward IV in secret, Katherine's life is no longer hers to control....
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thrilling
- De Linda en 06-26-15
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Grandmama of Europe
- The Crowned Descendants of Queen Victoria
- De: Theo Aronson
- Narrado por: Pearl Hewitt
- Duración: 16 h y 27 m
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Although rarely documented as the warmest of monarchs and often criticized for her surly attitude to motherhood, Queen Victoria did successfully heir nine children. By the late 19th century, she had over 30 surviving grandchildren. In this comprehensive delve into Victoria's offspring, Theo Aronson describes the intersection of cultures as princesses with British upbringings experienced the courts of Spain, Romania, Greece, Russia, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
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I loved it so much
- De L. T. McIlrath en 10-18-23
De: Theo Aronson
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Great Catherine
- The Life of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia
- De: Carolly Erickson
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 15 h y 2 m
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Prize-winning historian and biographer, Carolly Erickson has created an eminently readable biography that recognizes the humanity of Great Catherine—Empress of Russia—with her majesty and immense capability. Dispelling some of the myths surrounding her voracious sexual appetite, the biographer portrays Catherine as a lonely woman far ahead of her time—achieving greatness in an era when women were executed on a husband’s whim.
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history for readers of romance novels
- De BONNIE en 01-02-12
De: Carolly Erickson
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Women of Means
- The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls
- De: Marlene Wagman-Geller
- Narrado por: Susan Ericksen
- Duración: 8 h y 52 m
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The grass isn't greener on the other side: Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy. They were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. However, through intimate historical biographies, Women of Means shows us that oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for the destinies of wealthy women. Women of Means is bound to be a non-fiction best seller, full of the best biographies of all time.
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- De jzm en 09-02-20
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Traitor King
- The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor
- De: Andrew Lownie
- Narrado por: Andrew Lownie
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
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December 11, 1936. The King of England, Edward VIII, has given up his crown, foregoing his duty for the love of Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. Their courtship has been dogged by controversy and scandal, but with Edward's abdication, they can live happily ever after.
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All That is Glamour can be Rotten
- De Joe France en 08-26-22
De: Andrew Lownie
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The Glitter and the Gold
- The American Duchess - In Her Own Words
- De: Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
- Narrado por: Coleen Marlo
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
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Consuelo Vanderbilt was young, beautiful and the heir to a vast family fortune. She was also deeply in love with an American suitor when her mother chose instead for her to fulfill her social ambitions and marry an English Duke. Leaving her life in America, she came to England as the Duchess of Marlborough in 1895 and took up residence in her new home: Blenheim Palace. The ninth Duchess gives unique first-hand insight into life at the very pinnacle of English society in the Edwardian era.
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Facinating Story- Terrible reading
- De Ashley D en 03-27-14
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George and Marina
- Duke and Duchess of Kent
- De: Christopher Warwick
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 7 h y 35 m
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For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered.
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Engaging
- De Jean en 06-02-17
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Mrs. Astor Regrets
- The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach
- De: Meryl Gordon
- Narrado por: Lorna Raver
- Duración: 13 h y 41 m
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The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten.
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Disappointing
- De Beje en 09-06-15
De: Meryl Gordon
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Her Little Majesty
- The Life of Queen Victoria
- De: Carolly Erickson
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 12 h y 32 m
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Her Little Majesty is a fresh and fascinating portrait of the diminutive monarch who ruled the vast British empire for over 60 years. Award-winning biographer and historian, Carolly Erickson, transports you behind the walls of Buckingham Palace to introduce you to the quirky, loveable Queen Victoria—revealed only to her closest associates. Emotionally deprived, inadequately educated, and socially isolated for much of her life, young Victoria felt ill-prepared to ascend the throne.
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Disappointing after Josephine.
- De Debra V en 08-24-21
De: Carolly Erickson
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Nicholas and Alexandra
- De: Robert Massie
- Narrado por: Bryan Schmidt
- Duración: 1 h y 7 m
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The cast of characters says it all: Nicholas II, the last great Tsar of Russia; Alexandra, the self-willed wife; their son, Alexis, stricken with hemophilia; and the wild-man Rasputin - fight for their lives during the Revolution.
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Abridged to the point of NO content
- De Megan en 09-11-12
De: Robert Massie
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The Churchills: In Love and War
- De: Mary S. Lovell
- Narrado por: Anne Flosnik
- Duración: 21 h y 40 m
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The first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) was a soldier of such genius that a lavish palace, Blenheim, was built to honor his triumphs. Succeeding generations of Churchills sometimes achieved distinction but also included profligates and womanizers, and were saddled with the ruinous upkeep of Blenheim. The Churchills were an extraordinary family: ambitious, impecunious, impulsive, brave, and arrogant. Winston - recently voted "The Greatest Briton" - dominates them all. His failures and triumphs are revealed in the context of a poignant and sometimes tragic private life.
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Grand! In it's own wonderful way.
- De Cookie en 12-05-11
De: Mary S. Lovell
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Courtesan
- De: Diane Haeger
- Narrado por: Corrie James
- Duración: 22 h y 36 m
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The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon temps—a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband. Now a widow, the elegant Diane is called back to Court, where the King's obvious interest marks her as an enemy to the King's favorite, Anne d'Heilly. The Court is soon electrified by rumors of their confrontations. As Anne calls on her most venomous tricks to drive Diane away, Diane finds an ally in the one member of Court with no allegiance to the King's mistress: his teenage second son, Henri.
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Am I Missing Something??
- De CGrey en 09-05-23
De: Diane Haeger
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Victoria's Daughters
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- Ann
- 11-22-17
This book was written without punctuation
From the way this book was read it appears it was written without punctuation. Additionally the narrator had the distracting habit of raising her voice on two of the final vowels of each phrase before she took a breath. The story itself is fascinating although Queen Victoria is portrayed less reverentially than in other biographies of her that I have read. Overall I am glad I stuck with the book, but I hope not to listen to another book with the same narrator.
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- Sandra Stephenson
- 11-29-19
Quite Good
Might be the best job of reading I’ve heard so far. Flawless performance. I’ll probably need to listen again to catch it all.
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- L.L.Siurek
- 12-21-22
Victoria revisited
I love history! This was presented very well in chronological order. Impressive and very informative.
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- Sarai D
- 03-19-18
Very informative
I liked getting to know more about personalities, struggles and accomplishments of the Royal family.
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- Mrs. Abbott
- 05-21-24
Pleasant and informative
This was enjoyable to listen to and provided me with many facts I never knew.
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- TNJ
- 05-19-19
Purely Historical account
Good, detailed book about the history of her children. The narrator was great, the content a little boring but interesting.
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- Kate Cruze
- 07-12-18
concise history
focused history of royal family with mention of surrounding historical events if they immediately impacted family
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- Mae
- 06-27-23
Informative but got lost
The overall writing was great and history phenomenal! However, I had to restart some bits as I had lost track of the information before or the relation of persons. This happened several times and made the story lose a little of its luster for me personally. Enjoyed the narrator as well!
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- Auntie JoJo 607
- 03-01-19
More Modulation Needed
Interesting but dry, not enough pausing to separate chapters,change of thought, situation & place.
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- Laugh at the Future
- 03-17-19
Sing song narration
The information was interesting but the narrator was boring and sounded bored when reading it. I questioned wether it was as computer generated as the cadence was the same throughout.
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