Behind the Palace Doors: Five Centuries of Sex, Adventure, Vice, Treachery, and Folly from Royal Britain...

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Michael Farquhar

Behind the Palace Doors

Five Centuries of Sex, Adventure, Vice, Treachery, and Folly from Royal Britain

Michael Farquhar

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Random House USA Inc
15 August 2011

Biography: royalty; British & Irish history; Social & cultural history

British Royalty's secret history of scandals, villainous scheming, and intrigue from Henry VII to Elizabeth II, written by nationally bestselling author Michael Farquhar.

Spanning 500 years of British history, a revealing look at the secret lives of some great (and not-so-great) Britons, courtesy of one of the world's most engaging royal historians

Beleaguered by scandal, betrayed by faithless spouses, bedeviled by ambitious children, the kings and queens of Great Britain have been many things, but they have never been dull. Some sacrificed everything for love, while others met a cruel fate at the edge of an axman's blade. From the truth behind the supposed madness of King George to Queen Victoria's surprisingly daring taste in sculpture, Behind the Palace Doors ventures beyond the rumors to tell the unvarnished history of Britain's monarchs, highlighting the unique mix of tragedy, comedy, romance, heroism, and incompetence that has made the British throne a seat of such unparalleled fascination.

Featuring-

. stories covering every monarch, from randy Henry VIII to reserved Elizabeth II

. historical myths debunked and surprising ""Did you know . . . ?"" anecdotes

. four family trees spanning every royal house, from the Tudors to the Windsors

By: Michael Farquhar
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 269g
ISBN: 9780812979046
ISBN 10: 0812979044
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 August 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Farquhar, a former writer and editor at The Washington Post, is the bestselling author of the critically praised Behind the Palace Doors, as well as the national bestsellers A Treasury of Royal Scandals, A Treasury of Great American Scandals, A Treasury of Deception, and A Treasury of Foolishly Forgotten Americans. His work has been featured in a number of national publications, and he has appeared as a commentator on such programs as History's top-rated Russia- Land of the Tsars and The French Revolution.