Richard René Silvin is a historian and lecturer, who has created a library of over 25 lectures. These include the subjects of his books on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Addison Mizner, and the SS Normandie. In addition, he focuses on famous women with whom he had personal connections,...
). This fall I read the last three, with reviews below. I loved these books to pieces, and I think it’s such a great representation of my reading taste overall. Magical, inspiring, sweeping emotions; hilarious, honest, and real; intriguing, tense, and curious. Curious about my ...
surprised at first that there was so much about the Duke of Windsor in the Netflix series’ The Crown, since the crown is mainly about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The abdication of King Edward VIII happened long before Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne. However, a lot of ...
Part of what makes The Crown so special is that it's based on a true story. If you're looking for more real-life details about the English monarchy, then this is the book for you. Royal Family Life journeys through centuries of history to offer a wealth of intriguing truths about every...
From the point of view of a middle-class British journalist, Kuper outlines the mysterious codes which dictate how Parisians socialise, and the chapters about elitism and the rise of Emmanuel Macron are particularly fascinating (Kuper is the author of a book called ‘Chums’ about similar ...
Books About Books 1. Andrews, William Loring. ENGLISH XIX CENTURY SPORTSMAN BIBLIOPOLE AND BINDER OF ANGLING BOOKS. New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1906, 8vo., paper-covered boards. xviii, 60, (10) pages. $ 450.00 First edition, limited to 157 copies. (Mejer 644; Brenni...
Questions About Used Books How were book presses used? 1 Answer 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022 A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are...
Two decades after her death in 1996, Cellan-Jones sifted through 60 years’ worth of his mother’s correspondence to piece together what happened at the time of his birth and why. The letters present both a social history of mid 20th-century Britain and a gripping personal story about the ...
About the author A.S. Fenichel (Andie) gave up a successful IT career in New York City to pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She's never looked back. Andie adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic, and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for.....
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