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Grace of Monaco (A True Book: Queens and Princesses)

9780531134337

Grace of Monaco (A True Book: Queens and Princesses)

  • ISBN 13:

    9780531134337

  • ISBN 10:

    0531134334

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 02/04/2020
  • Publisher: Children's Press
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Summary

A True Book: Queens and Princess tells the stories of women who were born or married into royalty. Who were these women who ruled nations and kingdoms and touched the lives of their people?

Being a queen or princess is more than sitting on a throne. A True Book: Queens and Princess tells the stories of women who were born or married into royalty. Who were these women who ruled nations and kingdoms and touched the lives of their people? They led sensational and sometimes luxurious lives. They also made sacrifices. They impacted war and peace, politics and economics, culture and tradition. These queens and princesses were so much more than their bejeweled crowns!

With engaging text, primary source material, infographics, photography, and artwork, Queens and Princesses follows these vibrant women from childhood to the end of their reign. Long a source of fascination, Queens and Princesses introduces royals from the ancient world to contemporary times...all of whom influenced their era and left a compelling legacy.

Elegant screen actress turns philanthropic princess. Born to a well-known Philadelphia family, the beautiful Grace Kelly found success and fame as a Hollywood actress. She gave up her film career to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco and stand by his side to lead the small principality. Princess Grace brought charm and intelligence to the role. Forever in the public eye, the world was enchanted by her dignity and poise as a princess. Sadly, this real-life fairytale ended in tragedy.

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