A moving illustrated account of history's most passionate and enduring love stories
For centuries, human history has been shaped by politics, power, and war - but what about love?
Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra led to war between Rome and Egypt; Emperor Xuanzang of Tang relinquished the Mandate of Heaven for Yang Guifei; and the English Reformation was borne out of Henry VIII's passion for Anne Boleyn. Over the centuries since, these great loves - and many others - have been celebrated, recorded, and memorialized to stand alongside the annals of war, peace, and politics that have moulded today's world.
Great Loves celebrates history's most famous romances - the joyful, the tragic, and the epic - in one stunning visual guide, showing that, regardless of age, race, gender, or orientation, love has always been a force to be reckoned with.
This boldly illustrated title presents a diverse range of stories from around the world, including many relationships that defied the conventions of their day, and features romantic quotes from personal correspondence, poetry, and fiction.
By:
DK, Phonic Books Imprint: DK Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 200mm,
Width: 157mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 472g ISBN:9780241517451 ISBN 10: 0241517451 Series:DK Secret Histories Pages: 192 Publication Date:05 January 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
