Theo Aronson est un biographe historique spécialisé dans les Maisons Royales d'Europe. Son œuvre explore les dynamiques de pouvoir, les relations familiales et les événements historiques cruciaux qui ont façonné les monarchies européennes. Aronson offre aux lecteurs une exploration captivante de la vie et des époques des familles royales, marquée par une recherche méticuleuse et une narration convaincante. Son écriture donne vie au passé, révélant l'intricate tapisserie de l'histoire royale.
Exploring the influence of a prominent family, this book delves into their pivotal role in shaping the ruling classes of Europe throughout the twentieth century. It examines their connections, power dynamics, and the impact they had on political and social landscapes, offering insights into how familial legacies can steer nations. The narrative weaves historical events with personal stories, providing a rich context for understanding the complexities of European aristocracy and governance during a transformative era.
The narrative delves into the controversial life of Prince Albert Victor, affectionately called 'Eddy', the firstborn of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. It explores his rumored connection to the notorious Cleveland Street brothel case, a scandal that captivated Victorian society. Through this lens, the book examines themes of royal privilege, societal expectations, and the hidden lives of the elite during a tumultuous era.
Set against the backdrop of 1863, the story revolves around the arranged marriage between Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra, who hails from a lesser-known Danish royal lineage. The narrative explores the complexities of royal duty, the dynamics of love and obligation, and the cultural contrasts between the British and Danish courts as they navigate their union amidst societal expectations and personal aspirations.
This unique royal book offers an unconventional perspective on monarchy, exploring themes of power, duty, and personal sacrifice. It delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and triumphs within the constraints of royal expectations. Readers will find a blend of historical context and imaginative storytelling, providing a fresh take on the intricacies of royal life and the human experience behind the crown.
The years immediately before the First World War saw the last great flowering of European monarchy. Although sovereigns no longer ruled by divine right, their prestige and positions remained almost intact. The glittering centerpieces of national life, those crowned and anointed monarchs were still widely regarded as mystical, unassailable, divinely guided. And, with the majority of them being so closely related, they constituted a royal clan, an international freemasonry through which it was assumed the peace of Europe was being maintained. World War I shattered all this. King took up arms against king; cousin was pitted against cousin. Twelve leading monarchs, ranging from the vainglorious Kaiser Wilhelm II to such lesser-known figures as the brigandly Nicholas of Montenegro, the 'outre' Foxy Ferdinand of Bulgaria and the tragic Emperor Karl of Austria-Hungary, were involved in the conflict. For, in the end, that celebrated kinship of the family of kings proved irrelevant. Against the upheavals of these years, monarchs were revealed as both powerless and impotent. Here, Theo Aronson has assembled the entire cast of embattled monarchs. His is the story of eight momentous years viewed, as it were, from the monarchical standpoint; an account of the passing, not only of their particular world, but of the entire monarchic and dynastic order of the Continent. It describes the brilliant sunset and the dramatic break-up of the Europe of the Kings.
The story revolves around a remarkable princess whose qualities and potential suggest she would have excelled as a queen. Her character is highlighted as splendid, hinting at her grace, strength, and the challenges she faces in her royal role. The narrative likely explores themes of leadership, destiny, and the complexities of royal life, showcasing her journey and the impact of her choices on her kingdom.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Edward VII's romantic escapades, detailing his relationships during his time as Prince of Wales and later as King. It delves into the complexities of his love life, revealing the impact of his affairs on his personal life and royal duties. Through rich historical context, it paints a vivid portrait of a man whose passions and pursuits shaped not only his legacy but also the monarchy itself.
Once Ron Arons was over the shock of learning that his great-grandfather had done a 'stretch' in the famed sing sing prison, he embarked on a journey to learn more about his ancestor and how he landed in jail. What he discovered was that between 1880 and 1950 there were thousands of Jews behind bars at Sing Sing, for crimes ranging from incest to arson to selling air rights over Manhattan. The Jews of Sing Sing is the first book to fully expose the scope of Jewish criminality over the past 160 years, and it features famous gangsters like Lepke Buchalter.
Princess Alice was the daughter of Queen Victoria's youngest son Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. She grew up under the watchful eye of Queen Victoria and in 1904 married Prince Alexander of Teck, afterwards known as the Earl of Athlone, Queen Mary's brother. Renowned for her beauty, elegance and vivacity, she was for the remainder of her long life one of the most popular and energetic members of the Royal Family. In 1923 Lord Athlone was appointed Governor General of South Africa and his wife was at his side through some of that country's most turbulent years. When he was appointed Governor General of Canada during the Second World War, Princess Alice won the hearts of Canadians as well. For many years she was Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and until her death in 1981 at the age of 97 she remained lively and interested in a great variety of social and cultural events. She would have made a wonderful queen - she certainly was a splendid princess.
