Publisher's Synopsis
From Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and Henry VIII to Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and Grace of Monaco, discover the odd behavior and unusual facts about 18 kings and queens throughout history.
Viewing the world from a throne seems like a wonderful perspective--parties, balls, epic fights, intrigue, victories . . . but not all that glitters is gold, not even on a crown! This book uncovers all the secrets and strange facts about some of the greatest monarchs in history. Its pages will unveil their bad habits, their betrayals and revenges, their unusual routines, and many other surprising facts. It will leave you speechless!
