Coryne Hall: 2 books
by Coryne Hall
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2012
The vivacious Mathilde Kschessinska (1872-1971) was the mistress of three Russian Grand Dukes and the greatest ballerina of her generation. As a young girl, she had enjoyed romantic troika rides, and passionate nights, with the future Tsar Nicholas II. When their relationship ended Mathilde began...
Princesses on the Wards
Royal Women in Nursing through Wars and Revolutions
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
The first study of queens and princesses in wartime nursing, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth IIRoyal ladies have never been afraid to roll up their sleeves, work in wards and field hospitals, and help in the operating theater, despite their sheltered upbringing. Indeed, through wars and revolutions...