Love Children: A Book Of Illustrious Illegitimates

By Mirian Allen de Ford

Book Overview

""Love Children: A Book of Illustrious Illegitimates"" by Miriam Allen De Ford is a fascinating exploration of the lives of famous people who were born out of wedlock. The book delves into the personal stories of individuals such as Alexander Hamilton, Beethoven, and William the Conqueror, highlighting the challenges they faced growing up in a society that often stigmatized illegitimacy.De Ford's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a glimpse into the lives of these historical figures and the ways in which their illegitimacy influenced their lives and careers. The book also explores the changing attitudes towards illegitimacy throughout history, shedding light on the social and cultural contexts that shaped these individuals' experiences.With its mix of biography and cultural history, ""Love Children"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of famous figures and the social dynamics that shaped their world. De Ford's insightful commentary and engaging writing style make this book an enjoyable and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the complexities of human experience.Contents Include: William The Conqueror, Alexander Hamilton, Erasmus, Leonardo Da Vinci, D'Alembert, Borodin, Strindberg, And Dumas.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: 1163169986
• ISBN13: 9781163169988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"