Was Napoleon Poisoned?: And Other Unsolved Mysteries of Royal History - Brossura

Haugen, Peter

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470041269 ISBN 13: 9780470041260

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2008

Riassunto

An intriguing treasury of history's royal mysteries furnishes answers to enduring questions about Anastasia's rumored escape, the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask, the death of King Tut, the real King Arthur, the killing of the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, the colorful deeds of Catherine the Great, and the death of Princess Diana. Original.

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L'autore:

Peter Haugen is an accomplished university lecturer and journalist and is the author of World History For Dummies. He contributed to the books Condensed Knowledge and Forbidden Knowledge, and he has been a frequent contributor to History magazine.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

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Who was the real King Arthur?

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Was Princess Diana murdered?

Discover the secrets of royal history's most enduring mysteries and scandals, from ancient times to the present. This book lets you explore some of history's greatest cold cases and follow their investigative trails to unearth fascinating discoveries?and sometimes uncover new layers of mystery. You'll learn the historical context, scientific findings, theories, and controversies surrounding each puzzling episode, and you'll see how investigators have used every means available?including the latest historical research, psychological analysis, forensic technology, and sheer guesswork?to shed new light on these fascinating regal conundrums. Ranging from the personal to the political, from the battlefield to the bed chamber, these mysteries are packed with all manner of intrigue and misbehavior, including poisoning, adultery, impersonation, assassination, imprisonment, and more?everything you'd expect from a classic whodunit.

Whether it's investigating what (or who) killed King Tut, determining the fate of Russia's Anastasia, or finding out whether Catherine the Great really did . . . that, you'll gain fresh and surprising insights on some of the world's most captivating and perplexing royals.

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• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470041269
• ISBN 13: 9780470041260
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 247