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Royal Babylon: The Alarming History of European Royalty

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Royal Babylon: The Alarming History of European Royalty

by Karl Shaw

4 out of 5

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Royal Babylon is an in-depth exploration of the lavish and often scandalous history of European royalty. This book delves into the lives of monarchs, princes, and princesses, revealing their secrets, their passions, and their obsessions. From the opulent courts of Versailles to the tragic downfall of the Romanovs, Royal Babylon paints a vivid picture of a world of power, privilege, and excess.

Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Royal Babylon tells the stories of some of the most fascinating and influential figures in European history. These include:

Catherine the Great: The formidable empress of Russia who ruled for over 30 years and expanded the Russian Empire to its greatest extent.
Louis XIV: The "Sun King" of France who presided over a period of unprecedented opulence and extravagance.
Victoria: The long-reigning queen of England who oversaw the British Empire's rise to global dominance.
Nicholas II: The last emperor of Russia whose reign ended with the Russian Revolution.

Royal Babylon is more than just a history of kings and queens. It is also a story of the human condition. These are people who lived lives of extraordinary privilege, but they were also subject to the same passions, desires, and fears as everyone else. They loved, they lost, they schemed, and they betrayed. Their stories are a reminder that even the most powerful people in the world are not immune to the vagaries of fate.

Royal Babylon is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history of royalty or by the human condition. It is a book that will entertain, inform, and provoke thought.

Royal Babylon: The Alarming History of European Royalty

by Karl Shaw

4 out of 5