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Prince Eddy

Author : Andrew Cook
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752469096

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Prince Eddy by Andrew Cook Pdf

Prince Albert Victor, King Edward VII's (r. 1901-10) first son and heir to the throne, and popularly known as Eddy, has virtually been airbrushed out of history. Eddy was as popular and charismatic a figure in his own time as Princess Diana a century later. As in her case, his sudden death in 1892 resulted in public demonstrations of grief on a scale rarely seen at the time, and it was even rumoured (as in the case of Diana) that he was murdered to save him besmirching the monarchy. Had he lived, he would have been crowned king in 1911, ushering in a profoundly different style of monarchy from that of his younger brother, who ultimately succeeded as the stodgy George V. Eddy's life was virtually ignored by historians until the 1970s, when myths began to accumulate and his character somehow grew horns and a tail. As a result, he is remembered today primarily as a suspect in the Jack the Ripper muders of 1888 and for his alleged involvement in the Cleveland Street homosexual scandal of 1889. But history has found Eddy guilty of crimes he did not commit. Now, for the first time, using modern forensic evidence combined with Eddy's previously unseen records, personal correspondence and photographs, Andrew Cook proves his innocence. Prince Eddy reveals the truth about a key royal figure, a man who would have made a fine king and changed the face of the British monarchy.

The Prince Edward Islands

Author : Steven Chown,Pierre William Froneman
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781920109851

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The Prince Edward Islands by Steven Chown,Pierre William Froneman Pdf

This book provides a modern, synthetic overview of what is known about the structure, functioning and interactions of marine and terrestrial systems at the Prince Edward Islands. Building on more than 50 years of biological, geological, meteorological, and oceanographic research, it demonstrates not only how inextricably linked marine and terrestrial systems at the islands are, but also how global environmental challenges, such as climate change, biological invasions, and over exploitation, are playing out at the regional and local levels in the Southern Ocean.

A Taste of Prince Edward County

Author : Chris Johns
Publisher : Appetite by Random House
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780147530691

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A Taste of Prince Edward County by Chris Johns Pdf

Explore Prince Edward County, its rich local history, gorgeous scenery, and delicious food and drink, in this new guide to the "gastronomic capital of Ontario" (The Globe and Mail). Prince Edward County's reputation as a picturesque region of award-winning wineries, quaint and eclectic hotels, rustic restaurants and fine dining establishments makes it the perfect getaway destination. Within driving distance of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, the county is an ideal place both for city slickers to escape and unwind, and for locals to relish and preserve the region's history and farmlands. This comprehensive, elegant guide covers hotels, restaurants, wineries, local attractions, and much more, along with itinerary suggestions showcasing the best of what Prince Edward County has to offer. With profiles of key people behind some of the county's most beloved establishments, this book goes beyond typical guidebook territory. A Taste of Prince Edward County also includes a selection of recipes and wine pairings from chefs and restaurateurs based in the area, all inspired by the culinary bounty PEC has to offer. And with his signature warmth and humour, food and travel writer Chris Johns teams up with local county photographer Johnny C. Y. Lam to provide readers with a stunningly beautiful insider's look into one of the top travel destinations in Canada.

Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld

Author : Theo Aronson
Publisher : Lume Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1839012609

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Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld by Theo Aronson Pdf

Prince Albert Victor, known to his family as 'Eddy', was the eldest child of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. This is the story of his upbringing, his curious personality and his alleged involvement the Cleveland Street brothel case.

Edward VII: The Last Victorian King

Author : Christopher Hibbert
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0230610757

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Edward VII: The Last Victorian King by Christopher Hibbert Pdf

A riveting biography that vividly captures the life and times of the last Victorian king. To his mother, Queen Victoria, he was "poor Bertie," to his wife he was "my dear little man," while the President of France called him "a great English king," and the German Kaiser condemned him as "an old peacock." King Edward VII was all these things and more, as Hibbert reveals in this captivating biography. Shedding new light on the scandals that peppered his life, Hibbert reveals Edward's dismal early years under Victoria's iron rule, his terror of boredom that led to a lively social life at home and abroad, and his eventual ascent to the throne at age 59. Edward is best remembered as the last Victorian king, the monarch who installed the office of Prime Minister.

Darling Georgie

Author : Dennis Friedman
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780720616255

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Darling Georgie by Dennis Friedman Pdf

Eminent psychiatrist Dennis Friedman turns his acute gaze on our present Queen Elizabeth's grandfather, King George V (1885-1936), to reveal the man behind the monarch. Taking as his starting point the widely held belief that the personality and behavior of parents and grandparents have a powerful influence on the children and grandchildren—and even great-grandchildren—Dr. Friedman's insightful biography contains new evidence. It suggests an emotional inheritance partly derived from his father Edward VII's psychologically damaging upbringing at the hands of Queen Victoria that he was to pass on to his own children. In the case of George, a suffocating relationship with his mother, compounded by the absence and neglect of his father, caused him as a child to suffer extreme separation anxiety, which was reinforced by his being sent away to boarding school at the age of 11, where he was bullied by other victims of similar parenting. His often unhappy time in the Navy and later sexual development is also scrutinized, as are his years on the throne. History depicts George V as a model husband, a near-perfect father, and a self-confident monarch. Dr. Friedman's study of his personal life reveals a quite different man whose legacy is still evident in today's royals.

101 Things You Didn't Know About The Freemasons

Author : Barb Karg,John K Young
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440517143

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101 Things You Didn't Know About The Freemasons by Barb Karg,John K Young Pdf

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Queen and Consort: Elizabeth and Philip

Author : Lynne Bell,Arthur Bousfield,Garry Toffoli
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781550029352

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Queen and Consort: Elizabeth and Philip by Lynne Bell,Arthur Bousfield,Garry Toffoli Pdf

"Princely marriage is the brilliant edition of a universal fact" – so said the nineteenth-century writer Walter Bagehot. In 2007, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary. This love story of the world’s most famous couple presents a thematic look at the most outstandingly successful marriage of recent times. This illustrated study explores the pressures and stresses of living life in the glare of public scrutiny. It is an early case of a married couple leading independent lives of extraordinary public service and indicating a path for others to follow. The historical experience of queens and their consorts and Elizabeth and Philip’s Canadian and Commonwealth roles add scope to this biography.

The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde

Author : Neil McKenna
Publisher : Random House
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781446456828

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The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde by Neil McKenna Pdf

‘I have put my genius into my life but only my talent into my work’. So said Oscar Wilde of his remarkable life – a life more complex, more erotic, more troubled and more triumphant than any of his contemporaries ever knew or suspected. Neil McKenna’s The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde charts fully for the first time Oscar’s astonishing erotic odyssey through Victorian London’s sexual underworld. Oscar Wilde emerges as a man driven personally and creatively by his powerful desires for sex with men, and Neil McKenna argues compellingly and convincingly that Oscar’s Wilde’s life and work can only be fully understood and appreciated in terms of his sexuality. The book draws of a vast range of sources, many of them previously unpublished, and includes startling new material like the statements made to the police by the male prostitutes and blackmailers ranged against Oscar Wilde at his trial which have been lost for over a century. Dazzlingly written, The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde meticulously and brilliantly reconstructs Oscar Wilde’s emotional and sexual life, painting an astonishingly frank and vivid portrait of a troubled genius who chose to martyr himself for the cause of love between men.

Royal Poxes and Potions

Author : Raymond Lamont-Brown
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752473901

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Royal Poxes and Potions by Raymond Lamont-Brown Pdf

In this book, acclaimed biographer Raymond Lamont-Brown casts light on a previously overlooked aspect of the monarchy. From the instigation of the royal doctor in medieval times, to the present day, the tales of secrets, murder, medical incompetence and revolutionary operations revealed in this book make compelling reading. This is a fascinating look at the relationship between monarchs and their doctors and reveals the complex and influential position that they held. Included here are Sir William Gull, court physician to Queen Victoria, who was a suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, and Sir Frederick Treves, who not only was court physician to the four succeeding monarchs, but was also the man who helped to rescue the 'Elephant Man', Joseph Merrick, from a fairground freak show.

Tangled Souls

Author : Jane Dismore
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750999861

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Tangled Souls by Jane Dismore Pdf

Outrageously handsome, witty and clever, Harry Cust was reputed to be one of the great womanisers of the late Victorian era. In 1893, while a Member of Parliament, he caused public scandal by his affair with artist and poet Nina Welby Gregory. When she revealed she was pregnant, horror swept through their circle known as 'the Souls', a cultured, mostly aristocratic group of writers, artists and politicians who also rubbed shoulders with luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and H. G. Wells. For the rest of their lives, Harry and Nina would fight to rebuild their reputations and maintain the marriage they were pressurised to enter. In Tangled Souls, acclaimed biographer Jane Dismore tells the tumultuous story of the romance which threatened to tear apart this distinguished group of friends, revealing pre-war society at its most colourful and most conflicted.

A Poisoned Life

Author : Richard Jay Hutto
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781476670638

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A Poisoned Life by Richard Jay Hutto Pdf

Florence Maybrick was the first American woman to be sentenced to death in England--for murdering her husband, a crime she almost certainly did not commit. Her 1889 trial was presided over by an openly misogynist judge who was later declared incompetent and died in an asylum. Hours before Maybrick was to be hanged, Queen Victoria reluctantly commuted her sentence to life in prison--in her opinion a woman who would commit adultery, as Maybrick had admitted, would also kill her husband. Her children were taken from her; she never saw them again. Her mother worked for years to clear her name, enlisting the president of the United States and successive ambassadors, including Robert Todd Lincoln. Decades later, a gruesome diary was discovered that made Maybrick's husband a prime Jack the Ripper suspect.

The Conan Doyle Notes: The Secret of Jack The Ripper

Author : Diane Gilbert Madsen
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780926216

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The Conan Doyle Notes: The Secret of Jack The Ripper by Diane Gilbert Madsen Pdf

The Conan Doyle Notes: The Secret of Jack the Ripper uncovers clues as to why the dog did not bark in the night... Sherlock Holmes concluded that it was because the intruder was known to the dog. Madsen’s new mystery questions whether the identity of one of the greatest criminals of all time, Jack the Ripper, was deduced by Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle was already famous with his popular Sherlock Holmes stories when Jack the Ripper struck London in October 1888. So why was Conan Doyle silent about this case? This thrilling adventure may well hold the key…

Jack the Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects

Author : Mike Holgate
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-14
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780750953832

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Jack the Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects by Mike Holgate Pdf

Rippermania has driven a 120-year-old investigation to identify the depraved perpetrator of the savage murder of five prostitutes in the East End of London. This book features personalities whose reputations have been tarnished by modern authors clamouring to name celebrities as suspects, accomplices or conspirators.

The Wandering Princess

Author : Edward W. Hanson
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-13
Category : Italy
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Wandering Princess by Edward W. Hanson Pdf

Helene was a strong-willed princess, raised in France but closely connected with the court of Queen Victoria. After the premature end to a romance with Victoria's grandson, she married into the royal family of Italy. However, Helene began extended adventuresome trips into Africa where she became a big-game hunter, explorer and travel writer, escaping from an unhappy marriage and the boredom of court life. Her travels took her around the world, but her sense of royal duty brought her back to nurse aboard a hospital ship in Libyan waters, then to an important role as head of the Italian Red Cross nurses during the First World War while her husband headed Italy's Third Army, and her two sons served in the artillery and the navy. Afterwards, her strong Italian nationalism made her an ally to Gabriele d'Annunzio and Benito Mussolini, but the disastrous Second World War saw her grandchildren interned in Austria and her older son die as a British prisoner-of-war while she continued her charitable work in Naples. When the country voted to become a republic in 1946, Helene was the only member of the royal family allowed to remain in Italy with her second 'secret' husband.