Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A tan to the page edges/pages . The free end page has been removed.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, United States, New York, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It was Lady Jersey, the calculating mistress of the foppish George IV, who chose Caroline, Princess of Brunswick, to become George's wife. She selected a woman 'with indelicate manners . . . and not very inviting appearance', and George, who hadn't taken the precaution of meeting his wife before marrying her, was suitably disgusted. In 1797, just three years after their marriage, the couple separated with George writing to his wife 'our inclinations are not in our power, nor should either of us be held answerable to the other'. Caroline took him at his word and proceeded to live exactly as she pleased, departing for Europe and a life of scandalous associations and debauched parties. In doing so, she gained a reputation for being 'very fond of fucking'. Rumours of Caroline's lifestyle soon reached George and, although he was no stranger to indiscretion himself, he determined that she would never become Queen, especially once he acceded to the throne. To the shock of the nation, he demanded that Caroline, whose informal manner had long made her popular in England, face a trial for adultery. The voice of the popular press, raised in anger for the first time in Britain, roared in disapproval at her humiliation and Caroline's unlikely role as a heroine of Radical feeling was assured. Jane Robins re-creates this extraordinary morality tale in vivid and entertaining fashion, revealing a little-known story of surprising modernity that sheds new light on a revolution that might have been. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Uk, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Zustand: Good. This book has hardback covers. Privately owned, In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: Ammareal, Morangis, Frankreich
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Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Zustand: Very Good. Slight shelfwear to book, Content is fine.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardcover. Faintly marked jacket is creased on upper edges, with minor nick at front lower leading corner. Page block is a little discoloured. All text is clear. TS. Used.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: GREENSLEEVES BOOKS, Oxford, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 0743248627. with dw, 2006.
Verlag: Simon and Schuster, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: Roger Lucas Booksellers, Horncastle, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Erstausgabe
Hard Cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. 1st edition, 8vo, 370pp, photo reproductions; Fine Copy in Fine DJ Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: CHARLES BOSSOM, Ely, CAMBS, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition, First Impression. It was Lady Jersey, the calculating mistress of the foppish George IV, who chose Caroline, Princess of Brunswick, to become George's wife. She selected a woman 'with indelicate manners.and not very inviting appearance', and George, who hadn't taken the precaution of meeting his wife before marrying her, was suitably disgusted. In 1797, just three years after their marriage, the couple separated with George writing to his wife 'our inclinations are not in our power, nor should either of us be held answerable to the other'. Caroline took him at his word and proceeded to live exactly as she pleased, departing for Europe and a life of scandalous associations and debauched parties. In doing so, she gained a reputation for being 'very fond of fucking'. Rumours of Caroline's lifestyle soon reached George and, although he was no stranger to indiscretion himself, he determined that she would never become Queen, especially once he acceded to the throne. To the shock of the nation, he demanded that Caroline, whose informal manner had long made her popular in England, face a trial for adultery. The voice of the popular press, raised in anger for the first time in Britain, roared in disapproval at her humiliation and Caroline's unlikely role as a heroine of Radical feeling was assured. Jane Robins re-creates this extraordinary morality tale in vivid and entertaining fashion, revealing a little-known story of surprising modernity that sheds new light on a revolution that might have been. Size: Lge 8vo.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: Strawberry Hill Books, Rotherfield, East Sussex, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Type: Book pp X, 370. 1st printing. An unread book.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Uk Ltd, UK, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: powellbooks Somerset UK., Ilminster, SOM, Vereinigtes K�nigreich
Verbandsmitglied: IOBA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Rebel Queen is a vivid and entertaining account of the Trial of Queen Caroline and of Britain in Turmoil. The boards, binding and text block are tight and square, the text is accompanied by illustrations. the dust jacket is also very good. Book price includes 2nd class postage. UK only.
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2006
ISBN 10: 0743248627 ISBN 13: 9780743248624
Anbieter: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, USA
Erstausgabe
1st Printing. Hardbound 8vo (9.5 inches tall) 370 pages. Notes, bibliography, index. Description: Frontis portrait, chapter head illustrations, plus a section of color plates. ''The marriage of Caroline of Brunswick to the foppish and unpopular George, Prince of Wales began disastrously and soon got worse. He was repulsed by her vulgar looks and habits; she was disenchanted by his manners and his immediate call for brandy. They did not speak the same language. Three years later they were locked in enmity. Caroline moved to Europe where she lived life in flamboyant style, entering into scandalous associations. After the death of their only daughter; George determined that when he became King his wife would be barred from being crowned as Queen. In an attempt to divorce her, he brought Caroline to trial for adultery. The trial that followed was one of history's most sensational episodes. The event was manipulated by republicans and rabble-rousers of every political shade, and brought the country to the brink of rebellion. Queen Caroline was idolized by the popular press, which raised its voice in anger for the first time, and was adored by the common people. She became a surprising and unlikely political symbol; a revolutionary Queen, a people's princess. A vivid and entertaining account of the trial and of Britain in turmoil.'' BINDING/CONDITION: red binding; a tiny bit of edge damage to two leaves, otherwise a Very Good book, with a Very Good+ dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact. ISBN: 0-7432-4862-7.