Julia P Gelardi: 3 books
Born to Rule
Five Reigning Consorts, Granddaughters of Queen Victoria
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Julia Gelardi's Born to Rule is an historical tour de force that weaves together the powerful and moving stories of the five royal granddaughters of Queen Victoria. These five women were all married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the 20th century, and it was their reaction...
From Splendor to Revolution
The Romanov Women, 1847--1928
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
This sweeping saga recreates the extraordinary opulence and violence of Tsarist Russia as the shadow of revolution fell over the land, and destroyed a way of life for these Imperial women
The early 1850s until the late 1920s marked a turbulent and significant era for Russia. During that time...
In Triumph's Wake
Royal Mothers, Tragic Daughters, and the Price They Paid for Glory
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2009
The powerful and moving story of three royal mothers whose quest for power led to the downfall of their daughters.
Queen Isabella of Castile, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, and Queen Victoria of England were respected and admired rulers whose legacies continue to be felt today. Their daughters—Catherine...