Love, Ruse, and Passion
New stories from history
TRACING HISTORY AND ITS PROTAGONISTS
Love, ruse, and passion have determined European politics throughout the ages – and have led to significant cultural, religious, and social changes. Until 1918, members of the House of Habsburg carried the title „archduke“ which Rudolf IV „the Founder“, had gained through a ruse. It was due to his cunning tactics that huge tracts of land came to the Habsburg family with the double wedding of Vienna. Alfonso XII of Spain, who led Maria de las Mercedes to the altar, married for love, but their happiness was short lived since the beautiful young woman died just a few months later. It was with brutal violence, however, that Henry VIII of England enforced his passion for Anne Boleyn. He accepted the breach with the pope and on his own authority founded the Anglican Church. In moving stories, bestselling author Sigrid-Maria Größing brings great historical figures to life.
Dr phil Sigrid-Maria Größing studied German and history in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and has worked as a freelance writer since 1990. So far, she has published more than twenty books and has received numerous awards. Most recently, Amalthea has published The Geniuses in the House of Habsburg, When the Sun Never Set, and Elisabeth – Empress from the House of Wittelsbach. Sigrid-Maria Größing lives near Salzburg. www.sigridmariagroessing.at
TRACING HISTORY AND ITS PROTAGONISTS
Love, ruse, and passion have determined European politics throughout the ages – and have led to significant cultural, religious, and social changes. Until 1918, members of the House of Habsburg carried the title „archduke“ which Rudolf IV „the Founder“, had gained through a ruse. It was due to his cunning tactics that huge tracts of land came to the Habsburg family with the double wedding of Vienna. Alfonso XII of Spain, who led Maria de las Mercedes to the altar, married for love, but their happiness was short lived since the beautiful young woman died just a few months later. It was with brutal violence, however, that Henry VIII of England enforced his passion for Anne Boleyn. He accepted the breach with the pope and on his own authority founded the Anglican Church. In moving stories, bestselling author Sigrid-Maria Größing brings great historical figures to life.
- Moving moments of fate in the lives of historic personalities
- European history, entertainingly told
- Books by the author have been translated into 8 languages
Dr phil Sigrid-Maria Größing studied German and history in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, and has worked as a freelance writer since 1990. So far, she has published more than twenty books and has received numerous awards. Most recently, Amalthea has published The Geniuses in the House of Habsburg, When the Sun Never Set, and Elisabeth – Empress from the House of Wittelsbach. Sigrid-Maria Größing lives near Salzburg. www.sigridmariagroessing.at
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