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The Romance Of The House Of Savoy, 1003-1519

The Romance Of The House Of Savoy, 1003-1519

Wiel, Alethea

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ISBN10: 1163236713
ISBN13: 9781163236710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Romance of the House of Savoy, 1003-1519 by Alethea Wiel is a historical account of the House of Savoy, one of the oldest royal families in Europe. The book covers the period from 1003 to 1519, tracing the rise of the House of Savoy from a minor noble family in the Alps to a powerful dynasty that ruled over large parts of Italy and Switzerland.The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped the House of Savoy during this period. She explores the family's alliances and conflicts with other European powers, as well as their patronage of the arts and architecture.Wiel also delves into the personal lives of the members of the House of Savoy, including their marriages, love affairs, and rivalries. She highlights the role of women in the family, such as the powerful Queen Margherita of Savoy, who played a significant role in Italian politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Overall, The Romance of the House of Savoy, 1003-1519 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of Europe's most fascinating royal families. It will appeal to anyone interested in European history, dynastic politics, and the lives of the rich and powerful in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

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