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Some Left-Handed Marriages, Misalliances, Irregular and Secret Unions of Royalty

Some Left-Handed Marriages, Misalliances, Irregular and Secret Unions of Royalty

D'Auvergne, Edmund Basil Francis

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Biographies GeneralGeneral European HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1025993187
ISBN13: 9781025993188
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Some Left-Handed Marriages, Misalliances, Irregular and Secret Unions of Royalty explores the fascinating and often clandestine world of morganatic and irregular marriages within the ruling houses of Europe. This historical study delves into the legal, social, and personal complexities of unions where royalty wed individuals of lower rank, often forfeiting titles and succession rights in the process.

The work examines various historical instances of left-handed marriages, shedding light on the tensions between private affection and public duty. From the secret nuptials of princes to the public scandals involving royal misalliances, Edmund Basil Francis D'Auvergne provides a detailed account of how these unions challenged the rigid structures of dynastic law and court etiquette. Readers will find accounts of famous and obscure figures who chose love over crown, offering a unique perspective on the private lives of public figures.

Rich in historical detail, Some Left-Handed Marriages, Misalliances, Irregular and Secret Unions of Royalty serves as a compelling resource for those interested in the history of the European aristocracy, the evolution of marriage as a social institution, and the personal dramas that shaped the course of royal lineages. It remains an insightful exploration of the intersection between romantic desire and sovereign responsibility.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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