Sex With Kings: 500 Years Of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, And Revenge by Eleanor Herman

Sex With Kings: 500 Years Of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, And Revenge

Eleanor Herman

287 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

nonfiction biography history reflective medium-paced

Description

Chronicles five hundred years of adultery in European monarchy, discussing how royal mistresses influenced every aspect of European history, and profiling notable women and the kings who loved them.

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informative 92%
funny 44%
reflective 24%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

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slow 25%
fast 22%

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