The Grimaldis of Monaco - 9781493029211

Rowman & Littlefield

The Grimaldis of Monaco tells in full the remarkable history of the world\u2019s oldest reigning dynasty. For nearly eight hundred years, from the elegant Genoese Rainier I to the current Prince Albert II, the Grimaldis\u2014\u201Can ambitious, hot-blooded, unscrupulous race, swift to revenge and furious in battle\u201D\u2014have ruled Monaco. Against all odds, they have proved themselves masterful survivors, still in possession of their lands and titles despite the upheavals of the French Revolution and the First and Second World Wars, when royal heads rolled and most small countries met their demise.With insufficient weaponry and military forces far too small to go into combat against their more powerful neighbors, France and Italy, the Grimaldis endured by their cunning and their shrewd choice of brides\u2014rich\n\nThe Grimaldis of Monaco\nCenturies of Scandal, Years of Grace\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mai;