The Magnificent Montez
- From Courtesan To Convert
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 336
- Udgivet:
- 1. marts 2007
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x19 mm.
- Vægt:
- 494 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 6. december 2024
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- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding
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Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.
Beskrivelse af The Magnificent Montez
The Magnificent Montez: From Courtesan To Convert is a biographical book written by Horace Wyndham. The book tells the story of Lola Montez, a famous courtesan and dancer who rose to fame in the mid-19th century. Montez was known for her beauty, charm, and scandalous behavior, which made her a popular figure in Europe and America.However, Montez's life took a dramatic turn when she became interested in politics and began using her influence to support liberal causes. She even became involved in a scandal with King Ludwig I of Bavaria, which led to her being exiled from the country.Despite these setbacks, Montez continued to reinvent herself throughout her life. She eventually converted to Catholicism and became a philanthropist, using her wealth and influence to support charitable causes.The Magnificent Montez: From Courtesan To Convert is a fascinating account of a woman who defied expectations and made her mark on history. Through Wyndham's engaging prose, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Montez's life and legacy, and the impact she had on the world around her.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.
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