Famous Affinities of History the Romance of Devotion - Lyndon Orr - Bog

""Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion"" by Lyndon Orr is a book that delves into the romantic relationships of some of history's most famous couples. Orr explores the passionate and often tumultuous love stories of figures such as Napoleon and Josephine, Abelard and Heloise, and Antony and Cleopatra. Through his in-depth research and vivid storytelling, Orr brings to life the intense emotions and devotion that existed between these couples. From the tragic endings to the enduring legacies of these romances, ""Famous Affinities of History"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of love and romance.1909. Four Volumes in One. Profiles of famous couples in history including: Antony and Cleopatra; Abelard and Heloise, Queen Elizabeth and Earl of Leicester; Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Bothwell; Queen Christina of Sweden and the Marquis Monaldeschi; King Charles II and Nell Gwyn; Maurice of Saxony and Adrienne Lecoureur; The Story of Prince Charles Edward Stewart; Dean Swift and the Two Esthers; Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Godwin; The Story of the Carylyles; The Story of the Hugos; The Story of George Sand; The Mystery of Charles Dickens; Honore De Balzac and Evelina Hanska; Charles Reade and Laura Seymour; The Wives of General Houston; Lola Montez and King Ludwig of Bavaria; and others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.