Royal Murder: The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns What would you do for absolute power? For many monarchs throughout history, it was a question that ruled their lives. Step into the world of palatial intrigue, where holding the throne means evading death or causing it. Some sovereigns wer
| TITLE | : | Royal Murder: The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.91 (578 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 1554511275 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Paperback |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 128 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 2008-09-30 |
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What would you do for absolute power? For many monarchs throughout history, it was a question that ruled their lives. Step into the world of palatial intrigue, where holding the throne means evading death or causing it. Some sovereigns were cunning at avoiding their killers. Cleopatra of Egypt once rolled herself into a rug and was carried out past her enemies’ noses. Other royals were brutal when dealing with foes. Vlad the Impaler’s monstrous methods inspired the legend of Dracula the vampire. From monarchs murdered at the hands of their subjects to kings killed on the battle field, the stories of ten royals are told: Cleopatra of Egypt (69 BCE 30 BCE) Vlad III the Impaler of Wallachia (1431 1476) Bloody Mary” I (1516 1558) Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 1587) Elizabeth I (1533 1603) Louis XVI (1754 1793) Marie Antoinette (1755 1793) The Romanovs of Russia
EDITORIAL :
Mysterious deaths and disappearances provide lively discussion topics. Audiences in grade five and up with love hearing these gory, intriguing tales. As Agatha Christie knew, you can't go wrong talking about bodies in the library. (Kathleen Baxter School Library Journal 2009-02-01)
REVIEW :
The author gives details on how she tried to stop and how it didn’t work for her. This book is a stand alone, but it has the potential to have a sequel with a different couple. (Stonewall) Jackson, for instance, is very difficult to read, because he left so little in the way of letters or whatever that tell you anything of what he was thinking. I also love the interaction with all the other family members, Vivian makes it so you continue to get information on others while still focusing on the main characters. It's the cover pictured with the flute material inside. Also of great importance is the fact that readers are guided in how to use these materials in the context of a comprehensive parenting evaluation. I absolutely loved these two books and am eagerly awaiting more in the planned series. TOTAL WASTE OF GOOD MONEY
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