Publisher | Quirk Books |
ISBN 13 | 9781683690252 |
ISBN 10 | 1683690257 |
Book Subtitle | Real Stories From History Without The Fairy-Tale Endings |
Book Description | You think you know her story. You ve read the Brothers Grimm, you ve watched the Disney cartoons, and you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But real princesses didn t always get happy endings. Sure, plenty were graceful and benevolent leaders, but just as many were ruthless in their quest for power and all of them had skeletons rattling in their royal closets. Princess Stephanie von Hohenlohe was a Nazi spy. Empress Elisabeth of the Austro-Hungarian empire slept wearing a mask of raw veal. Princess Olga of Kiev slaughtered her way to sainthood while Princess Lakshmibai waged war on the battlefield, charging into combat with her toddler son strapped to her back. Princesses Behaving Badly offers true tales of all these princesses and dozens more in a fascinating read that s perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone seeking a different kind of bedtime story. |
Editorial Review | McRobbie includes a good mix that will satisfy anyone who loves tales of history and audacity.--Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez |
About the Author | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie has written for the Boston Herald, Christian Science Monitor, CNN Money, US News and World Report, and Mental Floss. She lives in London with her husband, son and cat. |
Language | English |
Author | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie |
Publication Date | 6-Mar-18 |
Number of Pages | 304 |
Princesses Behaving Badly Paperback English by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie - 6-Mar-18