Rulers of the World at Home

420 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Rulers of the World at Home is a book written by Willets Gilson. It is a comprehensive study of the lives and reigns of some of the most powerful rulers in history, including kings, queens, emperors, and empresses. The book takes a closer look at the private lives of these rulers, exploring their personal relationships, their family lives, and their homes. The book covers a wide range of historical figures, from ancient rulers like Cleopatra and Julius Caesar to modern monarchs like Queen Elizabeth II and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. It also includes lesser-known rulers from around the world, providing readers with a diverse and fascinating look at the lives of those who have held power throughout history.Throughout the book, Willets Gilson provides insightful analysis and commentary on the lives of these rulers, drawing on a wealth of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of their personal lives and the world in which they lived. The book is both informative and engaging, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the lives of the rich and powerful.1899. How they look and how they live. The aim of this work is to present monarchs and chief executives, royal princes and republican presidents simply as men and women. Descriptions of the homes in which they live, together with the story of their domestic relations, of how and when they work, play, sleep, and pray; of their recreations, their peculiarities, their fads and hobbies, their manner of dress; of how they entertain, how they amuse themselves, of what they eat, what they talk about, and everything pertaining to their daily life apart from their duties when wearing a crown or seated upon a throne. Some of those profiled include: President William McKinley; The Governor-General of Canada; Emperor of China; First Family of Denmark; Egypt's Ruler; England's Queen; Kaiser William of Germany; Queen of Holland; and many more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781417917396
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Gilson Willets