The Fall of the House of Savoy

The Fall of the House of Savoy
Author: Robert Katz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 486
Release: 1971
Genre: Italy
ISBN:

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"Robert Katz surveys the entire history of the dynasty, concentrating especially on the forty-six year reign of Victor Emmanuel III...Katz give a full account of the uninspired reign of the pathetic little king, a reign which left a power vacuum that encouraged rule by parliamentary dictatorship. He draws a fascinating picture of the complex relationship between Victor Emmanuel and Mussolini and shows how this relationship was largely responsible for Italy's destiny in World War II. Finally, he probes the many reasons for the ultimate downfall of the House of Savoy -- the political climate, the personalities, the unwillingness of the Savoys to lead or govern. His spellbinding story mounts in steady crescendo to its tragic climax with the flight of the royal family from the Germans following Italy's surrender to the Allies." -- Book jacket.

The Fall of the House of Savoy

The Fall of the House of Savoy
Author: Robert Katz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 494
Release: 1971
Genre: Italy
ISBN:

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"Robert Katz surveys the entire history of the dynasty, concentrating especially on the forty-six year reign of Victor Emmanuel III...Katz give a full account of the uninspired reign of the pathetic little king, a reign which left a power vacuum that encouraged rule by parliamentary dictatorship. He draws a fascinating picture of the complex relationship between Victor Emmanuel and Mussolini and shows how this relationship was largely responsible for Italy's destiny in World War II. Finally, he probes the many reasons for the ultimate downfall of the House of Savoy -- the political climate, the personalities, the unwillingness of the Savoys to lead or govern. His spellbinding story mounts in steady crescendo to its tragic climax with the flight of the royal family from the Germans following Italy's surrender to the Allies." -- Book jacket.

The Early History of the House of Savoy (1000-1233)

The Early History of the House of Savoy (1000-1233)
Author: Charles William Previté-Orton
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 534
Release: 1912
Genre: History
ISBN:

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Italy and Its Monarchy

Italy and Its Monarchy
Author: Denis Mack Smith
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300051322

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This book presents a study of the Italian monarchy and its impact on Italy's history, from Unification in 1861 to the foundation of the Italian republic after World War II.

The Early History of the House of Savoy, (1000-1233)

The Early History of the House of Savoy, (1000-1233)
Author: Charles William Previte-Orton
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9780342769636

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Secret Life of the Savoy

The Secret Life of the Savoy
Author: Olivia Williams
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1643137395

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The captivating story of the famed Savoy Hotel’s founders, told through three generations—and one hundred years—of glamour and high society. For the gondoliers-themed birthday dinner, the hotel obligingly flooded the courtyard to conjure the Grand Canal of Venice. Dinner was served on a silk-lined floating gondola, real swans were swimming in the water, and as a final flourish, a baby elephant borrowed from London Zoo pulled a five-foot high birthday cake. In three generations, the D'Oyly Carte family and London's Savoy Hotel pioneered the idea of the luxury hotel and the modern theater, propelled Gilbert and Sullivan to lasting stardom, made Oscar Wilde a transatlantic celebrity, inspired a P. G. Wodehouse series, and popularized early jazz, electric lights, and Art Deco. Following the history of the iconic Savoy Hotel through three generations of the D'Oyly Carte family, The Secret Life of the Savoy brings to life the extraordinary cultural legacy of the most famous hotel in the world.