Download or read book The Grimaldis of Monaco written by Anne Edwards and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grimaldis of Monaco tells in full the remarkable history of the world’s oldest reigning dynasty. For nearly eight hundred years, from the elegant Genoese Rainier I to the current Prince Albert II, the Grimaldis—“an ambitious, hot-blooded, unscrupulous race, swift to revenge and furious in battle”—have ruled Monaco. Against all odds, they have proved themselves masterful survivors, still in possession of their lands and titles despite the upheavals of the French Revolution and the First and Second World Wars, when royal heads rolled and most small countries met their demise. With insufficient weaponry and military forces far too small to go into combat against their more powerful neighbors, France and Italy, the Grimaldis endured by their cunning and their shrewd choice of brides—rich women and high connections in the most influential courts of Europe, and often, strong sexual appetites. The French nobleman’s daughter who married Louis I later became the mistress of France Louis XIV. Her son, Antoine I was wed to an aristocratic wife who outdid her mother-in-law by having so many lovers her husband took to hanging them in effigy. The seafaring adventurer Prince Albert I was unfortunate enough to have two wives, one British, one American, who ran off with their lovers. His second wife, the American Alice Heine, a fabulously rich heiress from New Orleans and the widowed Duchesse de Richelieu, was the model for Proust’s Princess of Luxembourg. Heine used her own wealth to bring grandeur, culture, and sophistication to the palatial center of Monte Carlo; and with the introduction of gambling, an internationally celebrated resort was born, initially for the privileged few and later for raffish café society, The last section of the book is devoted to the most recent generations of the Grimaldis. Here, a new image of Rainier III emerges as both man and monarch, beginning with his blighted childhood as the son of divorced parents and of a mother scorned as illegitimate. And preceding the drama of his marriage to Grace Kelly, there is an account of his intense love affair with a French film start and reasons behind his sister’s lifelong malice and envy of him. The final note is necessarily tragic, detailing in full the deaths of both Princess Grace and Princess Caroline’s husband in sudden and shocking accidents

Download or read book The Grimaldis of Monaco written by Anne Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Princes of Monaco written by Françoise de Bernardy and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The True Grimaldis and the Usurper of the Grimaldis Princes of Monaco written by Family of GRIMALDI and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Genealogy of the Family of Grimaldi of Genoa and of England Showing Their Relationship to the Grimaldis Princes of Monaco Subscribed S Grimaldi with MS Additions and Corrections written by Stacey Grimaldi and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Royal House of Monaco written by John Glatt and published by Saint Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2000-01-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an insightful look at the royal dynasty of the House of Monaco through indepth interviews with family members and personal friends, offering closeup portraits of the Grimaldi family, Princess Grace, Prince Rainier, and their children. Reprint.

Download or read book House of Grimaldi of Monaco written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features the history of the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of Monaco. Highlights current family members and includes photographs.

Download or read book The Romance of Monaco and Its Rulers written by Ethel Colburn Mayne and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco written by Joan Dale and published by In-Lightning. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the real Princess Grace, from the first years of her marriage to the last days of her life. "My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco: Our 25-Year Friendship, Beyond Grace Kelly" chronicles what it was like to be best friends with an iconic princess, with 70 never-before-seen personal photos, letters and diaries that give a behind-the-scenes look at Grace Kelly's life after she became Princess Grace. Gain rare insight into her final days through a detailed account of her last family vacation the month before her tragic death. This is also the true story of the historic events depicted in "Grace of Monaco," in which Grace Kelly was to return to Hollywood at a time when Prince Rainier almost lost his crown and country.

Download or read book Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe written by Thomas M. Eccardt and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This unique book examines the history, culture, and inner workings of the seven smallest independent countries in Europe. These are among the oldest states on the continent and, despite their diversity, they have much in common. Most have relatively high per capita incomes and life expectancies, and relatively low unemployment. This narrative presents the unique issues that confront small countries, including maintaining their independence, economic viability, preserving their native languages, and sustaining their governments. The second part of the book describes each microstate in turn, showing how each one has met these challenges and adapted over time. These concise and engaging chapters contain cultural information on subjects including the arts, gastronomy, and popular tourist sites."--Provided by publisher.

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Download or read book Nation Shapes written by Fred M. Shelley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 1247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise and comprehensive description of all of the borders of every country in the contemporary world, including physical boundaries, their historical evolution, and border-related conflicts with other countries. Nation Shapes: The Story behind the World's Borders examines the importance of country boundaries, the disconnects between these borders, related factors such as cultures, religions, and economies, and how conflicts over boundaries between neighboring countries are articulated. The book is organized geographically and by region of the world: the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, East and Southeast Asia, and Australia and Oceania. It provides comprehensive descriptions of the boundaries of each country in the world, the historical evolution of these boundaries, and current and potential future boundary disputes and conflicts. While the work contains an entry for each country, the emphasis is on countries of major importance in the modern global economy.

Download or read book Introduction to Monaco written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monaco is a small independent state located on the Mediterranean coastline of France. The principality, which has a population of around 39,000 people, is the second smallest country in the world, and it covers an area of just 2.02 square kilometers. Monaco is known for its luxurious lifestyle, gambling industry, and tax haven status. It is a popular tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors every year due to the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Formula One Grand Prix, and the famous Monte-Carlo Casino. Monaco has a long and interesting history dating back to the Roman period. It was officially established as a principality in 1297 by the Grimaldi family who continues to rule the country to this day. Over the centuries, Monaco has managed to maintain its independence and sovereignty by building strong diplomatic relations with other countries around the world. Despite its small size, the principality is a wealthy nation and boasts high standards of living. The economy is primarily based on tourism, gambling, and finance, and it has a favorable tax system that attracts wealthy individuals and businesses. Monaco is also known for its glamorous events such as the Red Cross Ball and the International Circus Festival.

Download or read book The Untold History of the Kings and Queens of Europe written by Brenda Ralph Lewis and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many, Europe has been the pinnacle of world sophistication and culture. Yet beneath the power, the glamor, and the splendor there has also been scandal, mystery and skullduggery. Kings & Queens of Europe: A Dark History peels away the glory and the glitz to take a wry look at what has really gone on in the corridors, bedrooms and dungeons of European power from the fourteenth century up to the present day.

Download or read book Monaco and Its Princes Reprinted from the Gentleman s Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book True Grace written by Wendy Leigh and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful, elegant, and mysterious, Grace Kelly captivated the world. But as Leigh records, Grace's life had more than its share of loss and unhappiness. After years and hundreds of interviews, Leigh approaches the princess's life with compassion and care.