Daisy princess pless (31 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. John Murray Albemarle Library edition. Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West was the wife of Hans Heintich XVI of Pless till their divorce in 1923. Her brother, George was stepfather to Winston Churchill, having married Winston's widowed mother, Jenny, till George and Jenny divorced. Daisy's eldest son, Hanwell, fought for Germany in the First World War. He was a stretcher bearer in London in WW2 and probably unjustifiably detained under Reg 18B (the Mosley detention) as of 'hostile origin'. Daisy's diaries record her reminiscences in the vanished world od European aristocracy till 1914. Plates. 312 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £12.05.…

Zustand: Good. 1950. 1st thus. 312 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth. Boots library rebind with associated stickers and markings to pages and boards. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning to edges Binding has remained firm. Boards have slight shelf wear with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are slightly bowed. Slight forward lean to text block. …

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Fifth printing (1931). Remains a tight, solid copy with tanning to spine, gilt titles remain but faded. Corners lightly bumped with touch of wear to tips. Internally clean, unmarked if not a touched tanned throughout. Navy blue boards have light mottling, seen only in right light and angle, with gilt device to front. Hinges remain firm with just a small tear t lower rear gutter. KRM/Euro History.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd Edition. The wraps are rubbed and marked. edge worn. lightly creased. interior clean. Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. Ek. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Good. 1950. No edition remarks. 312 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over beige cloth. Black and white plates. Pages remain bright and clean. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.…

Zustand: New. In English.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The copy has a slight bend, but is in otherwise clean condition.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Seventh Printing. 346 pages, bound in green library buckram. This is an ex-library copy with usual marks inside and out, including the card pocket at the rear. Contents are bright and complete with unfortunate library stamps on illustrations. Good for reading or reference.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 588 pages. 8.50x5.40x1.30 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Daisy, Princess of Pless' is a captivating memoir written by Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West, better known as the Princess of Pless. As a prominent figure in the upper echelons of European society, the author provides an intimate and firsthand look into the lives of the British and German aristocracy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born into the British nobility and married into one of Germany's most powerful princely houses, the Princess occupied a unique position at the intersection of two empires, offering readers unparalleled insights into the social and political dynamics of the Edwardian era.The narrative details the splendors of court life, the complexities of international diplomacy, and the personal struggles of a woman caught between her English heritage and her German duties during the lead-up to and the duration of the Great War. Through personal letters and diary entries, the work explores themes of identity, social duty, and the tragic dissolution of the old European order. 'Daisy, Princess of Pless' serves as both a poignant personal history and an essential historical document for those interested in the cultural history of the European nobility and the transformative events of World War I.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Daisy Princess of Pless' offers a captivating and intimate look into the life of one of the most celebrated socialites of the Edwardian era. Born Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West, the Princess of Pless became a central figure in European high society following her marriage into the powerful German Hochberg family. This work, edited by Desmond Chapman-Huston, provides a window into the opulence and political intrigue of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, spanning the royal courts of London and the imperial circles of Berlin.The narrative explores the personal struggles and public triumphs of a woman caught between two nations during a period of immense geopolitical upheaval. As a witness to the events leading up to the Great War, the Princess's observations provide invaluable historical context regarding the shifting alliances and tensions between Great Britain and Germany. Readers are treated to a rich portrayal of aristocratic life, filled with grand entertainments, diplomatic maneuvering, and the sincere reflections of a woman navigating the complexities of her status.Highly regarded for its vivid detail and emotional depth, 'Daisy Princess of Pless' remains an essential record of a vanished world. It stands as both a poignant personal memoir and a significant historical document that captures the elegance and the fragility of the pre-war European elite.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition, octavo, cream cloth in good dust wrapper some scuffs and minor losses) in protective cover, faint foxing to fore edges, internally clean and bright, frontis portrait and some hors texte illustrations, vii plus 312 pages including index. [QP]. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Daisy, Princess of Pless' is a captivating memoir written by Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West, better known as the Princess of Pless. As a prominent figure in the upper echelons of European society, the author provides an intimate and firsthand look into the lives of the British and German aristocracy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born into the British nobility and married into one of Germany's most powerful princely houses, the Princess occupied a unique position at the intersection of two empires, offering readers unparalleled insights into the social and political dynamics of the Edwardian era.The narrative details the splendors of court life, the complexities of international diplomacy, and the personal struggles of a woman caught between her English heritage and her German duties during the lead-up to and the duration of the Great War. Through personal letters and diary entries, the work explores themes of identity, social duty, and the tragic dissolution of the old European order. 'Daisy, Princess of Pless' serves as both a poignant personal history and an essential historical document for those interested in the cultural history of the European nobility and the transformative events of World War I.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This remarkable memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a European princess at the turn of the century. From her childhood in England to her marriage to a prince of the German aristocracy, Daisy provides a fascinating window into the world of the European nobility.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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. hardback, 8vo, viii,312pp, illustrated, light foxing on page edges, text clean and tight, no inscriptions, fawn cloth, Very Good condition in slightly edge-worn dustwrapper.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Daisy Princess of Pless' offers a captivating and intimate look into the life of one of the most celebrated socialites of the Edwardian era. Born Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West, the Princess of Pless became a central figure in European high society following her marriage into the powerful German Hochberg family. This work, edited by Desmond Chapman-Huston, provides a window into the opulence and political intrigue of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, spanning the royal courts of London and the imperial circles of Berlin.The narrative explores the personal struggles and public triumphs of a woman caught between two nations during a period of immense geopolitical upheaval. As a witness to the events leading up to the Great War, the Princess's observations provide invaluable historical context regarding the shifting alliances and tensions between Great Britain and Germany. Readers are treated to a rich portrayal of aristocratic life, filled with grand entertainments, diplomatic maneuvering, and the sincere reflections of a woman navigating the complexities of her status.Highly regarded for its vivid detail and emotional depth, 'Daisy Princess of Pless' remains an essential record of a vanished world. It stands as both a poignant personal memoir and a significant historical document that captures the elegance and the fragility of the pre-war European elite.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Zustand: New.

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Softcover. Zustand: gut. 2007. Daisy - Princess of Pless In englischer Sprache. pages.