A Treasury of Royal Scandals: The Shocking True Stories of History's Wickedest, Weirdest, Most Wanton Kings, Queens, Tsars, Popes, and Emperors

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Summary: Must Read
Review: Even if one is not a history buff (which is hard for me to imagine), this book is one of the more enjoyable reads ever. Well written as a collection of very witty and informative essays, it goes indepthly into the royal scandals of the day. I couldn't put it down.

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: On a short trip to the beach, I picked up this book and had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed reading about the Royalty and their good times as well as their hardships. I was shocked (being a Catholic) to read about the Popes and their actions centuries ago. Reading about the Popes' "Nephews" was shocking. Michael's writing is excellent. It was very easy to read and follow the many different characters. He brings humor to history. I definitely recommend this book.

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Summary: A TREASURY INDEED!
Review: This is a terrific, well-researched book that left me laughing and learning at the same time. I highly recommend it, especially to those who were turned off by their American history classes growing up. This book will change your mind, and proves once and for all that history doesn't have to be boring!

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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: As an avid European history buff, I enjoy reading about the "nasty little secrets" that weave in & out of history. This book certainly lived up to my expectation and more. I found it as a CD book in my local library and thoroughly enjoyed having it read to me. I had to buy the book. If you are at all familiar with European royalty in the 16th thru 20th (yes 20th! remember Edward the 8th and Wallis Simpson?) centuries then you will enjoy this book. I discovered that even though I was aware of the scandals covering about 3/4ths of this book, it was genuinely enjoyable to listen and then read about them in such a light and comical style.

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Summary: If only walls could talk
Review: I love history and the weirder the better. This book reads like a campy gossip queen guide to the richa nd infamous of years gone by. Better than a soap opera any day.

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Summary: AWESOME BOOK
Review: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK THAT TAKES YOU BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION. THIS BOOK EXPLORES THE WORLD OF THE ROYALS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT. IT EVEN INCLUDES THE STORIES OF THE EMPERORS /CAESAR OF ROME. HERE YOU WILL FIND EXECUTIONS, INFIDELITY, THE MADNESS OF KINGS AND QUEENS,ETC. YOU WILL ENJOY THIS BOOK. IF YOU LIKE ROYALTY THIS WILL BE A REALLY GOOD BOOK TO READ.

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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: This book covers its subject matter clearly and with humor. Not a dry book of historical dates and battlefields, but a book that deals with some quite famous and interesting personalities of history and some of the things they did.

It's quite amusing to read about priviledged folks of history and their quirks and picadillos. They may have been 'royal', but many had the morals of an alley cat and the compassion of a viper.

Recommended!



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Summary: What a fun book to read ...
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The stories were short and highly entertaining. Very informative too. If you like a good laugh, this is the book for you.

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Summary: FEW DULL MOMENTS..
Review: I was either laughing or reading with my mouth gaped. The information was abundant covering dozens of kings, queens, tsars, popes and emperors. The well written book leaves me eagerly awaiting for the arrival of The Treasury of Great American Scandals to my door step. Not overly intense, but enough to keep you wanting more.

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Summary: We didn't learn this in school!
Review: I would loved to have known a few of these stories in high school! I loved this book, read it in about 3 hours, and am looking forwward to the next book. I was upset when I got to the end. I thought it was extremely interesting that there were so many evil popes in our history. It's amazing to me that Catholicism is still alive today! I love the author's writing style, it kept me chuckling and snickering throughout the book. He gives great detail to the appearance of some of the royalty, so much that I kept picturing obese old men with open festering sores all night. Thanks Michael! :)