The World's Lure Or Fair Women, Their Loves, Their Power, Their Fates

The World's Lure Or Fair Women, Their Loves, Their Power, Their Fates is a book written by Alexander von Gleichen-Russwurm. The book explores the lives and experiences of women throughout history, focusing on their relationships, influence, and ultimate destinies. It delves into the stories of women from different cultures and backgrounds, examining their struggles, triumphs, and the impact they had on the world around them. The book also explores the power dynamics between men and women, and how women have navigated and challenged societal norms and expectations. Through a series of captivating stories and anecdotes, The World's Lure Or Fair Women, Their Loves, Their Power, Their Fates presents a unique perspective on the role of women in history and their ongoing struggle for equality and recognition.1927. Found in this volume are stories relating to the following women of history: Lais of Corinth; Clodia, the Lesbia of Catullus; Cleopatra; Theodora; Fredegunde; Fiammetta's Prototype; Tullia d'Aragona; Diane de Poitiers; Barbara Blomberg; Marguerite de Valois; Nell Gwyn; Ninon de Lenclos; Athenais, Marquise de Montespan; Wilhelmina von Graevenitz; Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour; Julie de Lespinasse; Pauline Bonaparte; Mademoiselle Georges; Marquise de Paiva; and the Red Tsaritza. Illustrated.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.