
Great Loves
by DK
Title:
Great Loves
Author:
DK
Series (if any):
DK Secret Histories
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
192 pages
Publisher:
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780241517451
EAN:
9780241517451
Publication Date:
06/01/2022
Classifications:
Romance Fiction
Weight (g):
582
Dimensions (mm):
155 x 200 x 22
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
For centuries, human history has been shaped by politics, power, and war - but what about love?Mark Antony''s love for Cleopatra led to war between Rome and Egypt; Emperor Xuanzang of Tang relinquished the Mandate of Heaven for Yang Guifei; and the English Reformation was borne out of Henry VIII''s passion for Anne Boleyn. Over the centuries since, these great loves - and many others - have been celebrated, recorded, and memorialized to stand alongside the annals of war, peace, and politics that have moulded today''s world. Great Loves celebrates history''s most famous romances - the joyful, the tragic, and the epic - in one stunning visual guide, showing that, regardless of age, race, gender, or orientation, love has always been a force to be reckoned with. This boldly illustrated title presents a diverse range of stories from around the world, including many relationships that defied the conventions of their day, and features romantic quotes from personal correspondence, poetry, and fiction.





















