Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion

By Lyndon Orr

Book Overview

Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion by Lyndon Orr is a fascinating exploration of famous romantic relationships throughout history. From Antony and Cleopatra to Napoleon and Josephine, the author delves into the deeply emotional and often tumultuous connections between some of history's most well-known figures. Each chapter focuses on a different couple, examining their backgrounds, motivations, and the circumstances that brought them together. The book also explores the impact of these relationships on the course of history, as well as the enduring cultural significance of these famous love stories. With its engaging writing style and insightful analysis, Famous Affinities of History is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of love, passion, and history.1909. Four Volumes in One. Profiles of famous couples in history including: Antony and Cleopatra; Abelard and Heloise, Queen Elizabeth and Earl of Leicester; Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Bothwell; Queen Christina of Sweden and the Marquis Monaldeschi; King Charles II and Nell Gwyn; Maurice of Saxony and Adrienne Lecoureur; The Story of Prince Charles Edward Stewart; Dean Swift and the Two Esthers; Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Godwin; The Story of the Carylyles; The Story of the Hugos; The Story of George Sand; The Mystery of Charles Dickens; Honore De Balzac and Evelina Hanska; Charles Reade and Laura Seymour; The Wives of General Houston; Lola Montez and King Ludwig of Bavaria; and others.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417943955
• ISBN13: 9781417943951
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 696 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"