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Orr, Lyndon |
| Title |
Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The wives of General Houston -- Lola Montez and King Ludwig of Bavaria -- Léon Gambetta and Léonie Léon -- Lady Blessington and Count D'Orsay -- Byron and the Countess Guiccioli -- The story of Mme. De Staël -- The story of Karl Marx -- Ferdinand Lassalle and Hélène Von Donniges -- The story of Rachel.
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 3" by Lyndon Orr is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume explores various romantic relationships throughout history, delving into their complexities and the emotional intricacies faced by notable figures like General Sam Houston, Lola Montez, and Leon Gambetta. At the start of this volume, Orr introduces the life of General Sam Houston, focusing on his early years, his tumultuous marriage to Eliza Allen, and the subsequent separation that sparked significant public interest and speculation. The narrative captures the societal norms of the time, particularly regarding class distinctions and the implications of love and societal expectations. The opening sets the tone for a deeper examination of other historical relationships that follow, hinting at the broader themes of devotion and the often tumultuous nature of love against a historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Subject |
Love
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| Subject |
Women -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4691 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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